Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Considered to be one of the greatest and most versatile athletes of modern sports, Jim Thorpe was the United States' first Native American Olympic gold medalist. Born on the Sac and Fox Nation reservation in central Oklahoma, Thorpe grew up during a time when Native people were seen as threats to Western expansion. Despite great odds and in opposition to anti-indigenous rhetoric, Thorpe developed an affinity for athletic endeavors, which would ultimately evolve him into a multisport powerhouse and symbol of the strength and perseverance of his Native peoples. In addition to his Olympic success, Thorpe became an invaluable athlete across baseball, football, basketball, and track-and-field. Featuring narrated excerpts from Thorpe's unpublished autobiography alongside thoughtful interviews from scholars and sports commentators, and innovative recreations, "Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning" offers an all-encompassing look into one of the most impressive, yet unsung, athletes of the 20th century.