Original title
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
Released
7/7/2025
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary, TV Movie
Production companies
History
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
1hr 30min
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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