‘Dark Winds’ Director Chris Eyre Talks New Jim Thorpe Documentary, Titus Welliver & More

'He shocked the world:' Native American director's new film shines new light on Jim Thorpe

Growing up in Oregon, Chris Eyre remembers he was in grade school when he first heard the story of Jim Thorpe winning Olympic gold medals while wearing mismatched shoes. The esteemed Native American filmmaker, who is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, wanted to bring the simplicity of that childhood knowledge to his new documentary about the legendary Sooner State Olympian who became America's first underdog sport…

Native filmmaker tells icon's story with 'Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning'

‘Dark Winds’ Director Chris Eyre Talks New Jim Thorpe Documentary, Titus Welliver & More

History Channel film examines the life and impact of cultural icon Thorpe.