Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Release date: 2025-07-07
Runtime: 90
Country: United States of America

Jim Thorpe was a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal challenges of racial prejudice along the way. Based on extensive interviews and utilizing Jim’s own writing this documentary brings together a diverse array of Native American scholars, historians, athletes, and influential sports commentators.

Director: Chris Eyre

Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Cast: Jim Thorpe