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Just months after the International Olympic Committee finally restored accomplished Indigenous athlete Jim Thorpe's hard-won medals, Thorpe is set to be the subject of a new movie. Thorpe — a member of the Sac & Fox Nation where he was called Wa-Tho-Huk — is most remembered for his impressive multi-sport career. His remarkable story, however, actually began in Oklahoma Indian country in 1887, the year of his birth.
His life is chronicled in Robert Wheeler's book, "Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete," which is now set to be adapted for the big screen with a director, script, and producing team already attached. Here's everything we know about "Thorpe" so far.
When And Where To Watch Thorpe
It's still too early to tell when audiences should expect to see "Thorpe," but Deadline reports that the film is "on a fast track." The production team behind the movie already has a strong record of making...
His life is chronicled in Robert Wheeler's book, "Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete," which is now set to be adapted for the big screen with a director, script, and producing team already attached. Here's everything we know about "Thorpe" so far.
When And Where To Watch Thorpe
It's still too early to tell when audiences should expect to see "Thorpe," but Deadline reports that the film is "on a fast track." The production team behind the movie already has a strong record of making...
- 12/2/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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Exclusive: Thorpe, a drama about the formative years of Native American Olympic track and field Gold Medalist Jim Thorpe, is on a fast track, just in time for Native American Heritage Month. Director Tracey Deer will direct a script whose latest draft is by William N. Collage (Emancipation). Pic is based on Jim Thorpe: World’s Greatest Athlete, a book by Robert Wheeler, who is exec producer and has provided underlying materials. The film also has the support and participation of the Thorpe family.
Thorpe will focus on Thorpe’s time at Carlisle Industrial Indian School, which became the model for government and church-run Native American boarding schools that pervaded the United States and Canada in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. its motto ‘Kill the Indian, Save the Man,’ Carlisle isolated Native children from their families and tribal communities, and systematically stripped them of their languages, customs, medicines, religious beliefs,...
Thorpe will focus on Thorpe’s time at Carlisle Industrial Indian School, which became the model for government and church-run Native American boarding schools that pervaded the United States and Canada in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. its motto ‘Kill the Indian, Save the Man,’ Carlisle isolated Native children from their families and tribal communities, and systematically stripped them of their languages, customs, medicines, religious beliefs,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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Angelina Jolie is teaming with Fences producer Todd Black, Steve Tisch of Escape Artists Productions, and Abraham Taylor to produce Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story, a biopic on legendary Native American athlete Jim Thorpe, who will be played by Martin Sensmeier. Taylor penned the script with Alex Nibley and Sterlin Harjo. Executive producers are Sensmeier, Josh Aker, and Justine Hunt of Box of Daylight Productions.
Thorpe was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation and his native name, Wa-Tho-Huk, translates as Bright Path. In 1912, he won two Olympic gold track and field medals, representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide for Native Americans. Known as one of the most versatile athletes, Thorpe went on to play Major League Baseball, professional Football and eventually founded the organization that became the National Football League.
Warner Bros released a Thorpe biopic, Jim Thorpe – All-American,...
Thorpe was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation and his native name, Wa-Tho-Huk, translates as Bright Path. In 1912, he won two Olympic gold track and field medals, representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide for Native Americans. Known as one of the most versatile athletes, Thorpe went on to play Major League Baseball, professional Football and eventually founded the organization that became the National Football League.
Warner Bros released a Thorpe biopic, Jim Thorpe – All-American,...
- 5/7/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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Angelina Jolie and Escape Artist Productions’ Todd Black and Steve Tisch will produce “Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story,” the upcoming feature about legendary Native American athlete Jim Thorpe.
Martin Sensmeier will executive produce and star as the world-renowned athlete. Abraham Taylor is also on board to produce. Taylor, Alex Nibley and Sterlin Harjo penned the original screenplay. Josh Aker will additionally executive produce, along with Justine Hunt for Box of Daylight Productions.
Regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of modern sports, Thorpe was also a member of the Sac and Fox Nation. In 1912, he won two Olympic gold medals representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide for Native Americans. He went on to play Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.
“I’m honored to be working on this project,...
Martin Sensmeier will executive produce and star as the world-renowned athlete. Abraham Taylor is also on board to produce. Taylor, Alex Nibley and Sterlin Harjo penned the original screenplay. Josh Aker will additionally executive produce, along with Justine Hunt for Box of Daylight Productions.
Regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of modern sports, Thorpe was also a member of the Sac and Fox Nation. In 1912, he won two Olympic gold medals representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide for Native Americans. He went on to play Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.
“I’m honored to be working on this project,...
- 5/7/2018
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
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Native American athlete Jim Thorpe is getting the big-screen treatment.
Angelina Jolie will produce Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story, which will star Martin Sensmeier (Wind River, Westworld) as the multitalented athlete and member of the Sac and Fox Nation.
In 1912, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide against Native Americans. He went on to play Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.
Along with Jolie, Steve Tisch and Todd Black of Escape Artists Productions and Abraham Taylor will also...
Angelina Jolie will produce Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story, which will star Martin Sensmeier (Wind River, Westworld) as the multitalented athlete and member of the Sac and Fox Nation.
In 1912, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide against Native Americans. He went on to play Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.
Along with Jolie, Steve Tisch and Todd Black of Escape Artists Productions and Abraham Taylor will also...
- 5/7/2018
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Native American athlete Jim Thorpe is getting the big-screen treatment.
Angelina Jolie will produce <em>Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story</em>, which will star Martin Sensmeier (<em>Wind River</em>, <em>Westworld</em>) as the multitalented athlete and member of the Sac and Fox Nation.
In 1912, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide against Native Americans. He went on to play Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.
Along with Jolie, Steve Tisch and Todd Black of Escape Artists Productions and Abraham Taylor will also ...
Angelina Jolie will produce <em>Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story</em>, which will star Martin Sensmeier (<em>Wind River</em>, <em>Westworld</em>) as the multitalented athlete and member of the Sac and Fox Nation.
In 1912, Thorpe won two Olympic gold medals representing the United States while his citizenship went unrecognized during a period of cultural genocide against Native Americans. He went on to play Major League Baseball, professional football and eventually founded the organization that became the NFL.
Along with Jolie, Steve Tisch and Todd Black of Escape Artists Productions and Abraham Taylor will also ...
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