Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)

Rating: 5.5/10

Duration: 90 min

Genres: Documentary, TV Movie,

Director(s): Chris Eyre,

Description:

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.