Chris Eyre
Director
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)
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.
Genres: Documentary, TV Movie
Keywords: mdblist.one-actor, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.reenactment
Watch Providers: History, Hoopla
Production Companies: History Channel
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 90 min.
Released: July 7, 2025
Status: Released
Certification: NR