 
                                    Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)
HD
                                        
                                        IMDB: 7.1
                                        90 min
                                        
                                    Overview:
                                        “Jim Thorpe: Lit By Lightning” explores the legendary journey of Jim Thorpe, 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.  Jim’s unparalleled career, from leading the Carlisle Indian School’s football team to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist in 1912, a Hall of Fame NFL legend, and a Major League Baseball player, redefined the possibilities for athletes of all backgrounds. But his triumphs came at a cost, as he battled racism, had his Olympic gold medals stripped away, and faced the harsh realities of America’s unforgiving sports industry.
                                     
            
            
         
        
             
        
         
        
             
        
             
        
         
        
         
        
         
        
             
        
             
        
         
        
             
        
             
        
         
        
         
        
        