Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning)

Release Date:	2025-07-07
Runtime:	90 min
Status:	Released
Genres:	Documentary, TV Movie
Production:	History

Overview

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.