A comprehensive look into the life and legacy of the legendary Olympian and one of the greatest all-around athletes of all time, and explores what it means to be an American through the pivotal intersection of identity and sport. Considered to be one of the greatest and most versatile athletes of modern sports, Jim Thorpe was the United States’ first Native American Olympic gold medalist.
Led archival rights clearance for a two-hour historical sports documentary Identified and contacted over 120 rights holders, negotiated licensing agreements, and secured high-resolution scans of key archival materials from both non-commercial research organizations, universities, historical societies, and commercial stock agencies. Conducted rights verification ensuring accurate documentation of assets listed as public domain. Managed rate negotiations to keep licensing costs within budget while securing high-quality materials. Compiled detailed cost reports and tracked archival expenditures for production for each cut.
