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Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, July 7 2025
Released within the last year
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Portrait of Jim ThorpeJim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe would have been no older than 65 in Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, May 22 1887 –
Died: Sat, Mar 28 1953

Crew

Portrait of Chris EyreChris Eyre. Chris Eyre was 56 in Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning as 'Director'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 04 1968