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Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

2025 · Movie · 90 min

5.8(3)unSUB Rating

DocumentaryTV Movie

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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Streaming on Netflix and History Vault.

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Details
Years
2025
Release date
2025-07-07
Language
English
Runtime
90 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.3/10 (3 votes)

Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Eyre