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Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2025 · 90 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Chris Eyre
- Starring
- Jim Thorpe
This documentary explores the life and legacy of Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete who revolutionized 20th-century sports. Through interviews with scholars, historians, athletes, and commentators, the film examines Thorpe's extraordinary athletic achievements while also addressing the racial prejudice he faced. The film incorporates Jim Thorpe’s own writings to offer a comprehensive portrait of this iconic figure.
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