Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)

1h 30m · 1 podcast episode about this movie

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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Film Director Chris Eyre Chats 'Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning' (The History Channel)100%
Jul 7, 2025 · 13m