The brand new documentary Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning premieres on the History Channel Monday, July 7 at 8/7c.

Cord cutters hoping to catch the documentary can stream the premiere live through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).

What is Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning about?

The latest History Channel documentary explores the legendary journey of Jim Thorpe, a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal challenges of racial prejudice along the way.

Based on extensive interviews and utilizing Jim’s own writing, this documentary brings together a diverse array of Native American scholars, historians, athletes and influential sports commentators.

Who is Jim Thorpe?

Thorpe led an unparalleled career and redefined the possibilities for athletes of all backgrounds. From leading the Carlisle Indian School’s football team to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist in 1912, Thorpe navigated unfair obstacles with ease.

The Hall of Fame NFL legend and Major League Baseball player regularly battled racism, had his Olympic gold medals stripped away, and face the harsh realities of America’s unforgiving sports industry.

How to watch Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning

Those interested in streaming the new sports documentary can find it available for viewing through Philo, DirecTV or Sling.

Both Philo and DirecTV offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before committing to a paid plan while Sling offers those that commit to a paid subscription half off their first month and one month free of AMC+.

Out of the three watch options listed above, Philo is the cheapest at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial concludes.

What is Philo?

Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.

Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to access top-rated TV channels like the History Channel. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).