Film
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
2025Directed by Chris Eyre
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- Runtime
- 1h 30m
About Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
- Documentary
- TV Movie
Synopsis
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
