Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning
2025, English. Directed by Chris Eyre.
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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- 1h 30m
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- Language
- English
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- 7 July 2025
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Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning?
Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025) was directed by Chris Eyre and stars Jim Thorpe.