
Film
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
2025 · 1h 30m · Documentary · TV Movie
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Overview
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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Cast
Crew
- Chris EyreDirector
Media
Details
- Release date
- July 7, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary, TV Movie
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