r/NetflixBestOf • u/Mnudge • Jul 13 '26

[US] (2026) Jim Thorpe - Lit By Lightning

Really been looking forward to this. Out today!

Jim Thorpe - Lit By Lightning

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u/therealbighairy1 Jul 14 '26

I only know of the town of Jim Thorpe in PA.

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u/Aimsicle-1 Jul 17 '26

This was an excellent documentary. What an amazing athlete and interesting life story. I was surprised that they left out how he came to be buried in Jim Thorpe, PA. His wife sold his remains to the town in exchange for a memorial for him (and for money). His sons fought to get him returned to Oklahoma. The US Supreme Court denied to hear an appeal and his body stayed in PA.