Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)

Title: Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Original Title: Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Release Date: 2025-07-07

Status: Released

Rating: 5.5/10 (from 2 votes)

Language: EN

Genres: Documentary, TV Movie

Production Companies: History

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.