Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Chris Eyre
2025-07-07


6.333
90 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jim Thorpe Self Unowned