Documentary ·TV Movie · United States of America · 2025 · 1h 30m

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

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.

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