Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

About Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

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.

Chris Eyre's Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is a 2025 documentary tv movie film.

Jim Thorpe plays Self. At 90 minutes long, it arrived in July 2025.

American members can watch it on HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel.