Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning on History Channel NOW

[bobbyw8469]

For those interested!

[Bobbycee]

The book was excellent. Thanks for the heads up

[bobbyw8469]

"Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning" is the title of a two-hour documentary premiering on The History Channel on Monday, July 7th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The documentary explores the life and career of Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete who achieved legendary status in multiple sports, including football and track and field, and overcame significant obstacles, including racism. The film highlights his triumphs at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, where he won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon, and delves into the controversies surrounding his career, such as the stripping of his medals due to accusations of professionalism.
The documentary aims to provide a comprehensive look at Thorpe's life, including his time at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, his professional sports career, and the challenges he faced as a Native American athlete in a society rife with prejudice. It also examines his later struggles with alcoholism and financial difficulties, ultimately portraying him as a complex and resilient figure. The film features interviews with Native American scholars, historians, athletes, and sports commentators, as well as utilizing Jim Thorpe's own writings.
"Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning" is directed by Chris Eyre, a Native American filmmaker, and produced by Uninterrupted, a media company co-founded by LeBron James. The documentary is part of History Honors 250, a celebration of Native American history and culture.
This video is the official trailer for the documentary "Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning":

[Brent G.]

Just watched it — thought it was very well executed use of real and reenacted footage and his own words via unpublished autobiography.

[samosa4u]

I watched this doc last night and it was freaking incredible !! Thorpe was da' man !! He destroyed the best football teams in the country (Harvard and Army), won all those Olympic medals, played baseball, etc.

What cards does he have from his playing days?? I'm only aware of this one:

[Yoda]

Jim is also portrayed in the T200 Team Set.

[brianp-beme]

Mr. Thorpe is also in the 1922 Zeenut set, and is also featured in the 1933 Sport Kings set.

I proudly present my 1933 Sport Kings Jim Thorpenstein featuring the looming presence of a disembodied Joe Stripp.

Brian

[Brent G.]

Landing this card on Net54 inspired me to start a Thorpe collection. In the past month on here I've also landed a 1912 Olympic postcard and 1916 Indiana University yearbook with Thorpe featured on 4 pages from his year as an assistant coach. The '33 is next on my list!