Plot: “Jim Thorpe: Lit By Lightning” explores the legendary journey of Jim Thorpe, 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
Release Date:
Monday, July 7 2025 Released within the last year
Chris Eyre