This documentary focuses on Jim Thorpe, a Native who was an outstanding athlete in the early 1900's. Born on a farm in Oklahoma, Thorpe was not extraordinarily wealthy. In fact, his opportunity to compete in sports wasn't available until he reached his late teens. Despite his late start, Jim Thorpe went on to be dubbed "The World's Greatest Athlete." He was the first Native American to win two Olympic gold medals at the summer Olympics.

After retiring from professional baseball and football, Thorpe worked in Hollywood as a representative for Indian extras; fighting for equal pay for Native Americans in the movies. This is a great documentary about Jim Thorpe, a man who was a leader and inspiration for all Native Americans.

For a limited time only, both the home and educational DVDs are available at a 20% discount.

A young group of Native women used the "new" sport of basketball to unite them at a boarding school in Montana in 1902. By sharing their experiences with each other as well as their passion for basketball, the women were able make a smooth adjustment into mainstream society. After winning the state championship, the group of young women went on to become the "Champions of the World" after winning a competition at the St. Louis World Fair.

In honor of Black History Month, NAPT wants to spotlight American Cowboys, a documentary about two African-Americans--one from Native descent and the other with a strong Native connection.

Jackson Sundown was Flathead and Nez Pierce and lived on the Flathead reservation as a child then later moved to the Nez Pierce Reservation and made a living breaking horses.

George Fletcher was born in Kansas and later migrated to Oregon where he was one of very few Africans-Americans in the area. When George was accepted by the Umatilla Tribe, he adopted their language, traditions and method of survival. While there, the elders of the Umatilla also taught him how to break horses.

These two young men broke the color barrier of the time to be a part of the rodeo circuit. American Cowboys is a fantastic documentary about defying obstacles and making history.