Lit By Lightning
"Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning" Director Chris Eyre: 'Thorpe was one of the greatest Americans to Ever Live.' Yahoo News By Kaili Berg | July 06, 2025 A new documentary celebrating one of the greatest athletes of all time, Jim Thorpe, premieres on The History Channel on Monday, July 7. Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning tells the story of the Sac and Fox/Potawatomi sports icon, often called the greatest all-around athlete in history, whose accomplishments and struggles still resonate today. The documentary premieres on The History Channel. The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Chris Eyre (Cheyenne and Arapaho) (ADOPTEE), known for his groundbreaking Native-centered storytelling in works like Smoke S...
