The Medicine Game

Documentary Feature In PBS Broadcast

THE MEDICINE GAME is a feature documentary following two brothers from the Onondaga Nation pursue their dreams of playing lacrosse for national powerhouse Syracuse University. The obstacles in their way are frequent and daunting, but their love for the game, each other, and their family’s unyielding determination, propels these youth towards their dream.

“There are two times of the year that stir the blood. In the fall for the hunt, and now for lacrosse.”
-Esteemed Elder Oren Lyons, Jr. (Onondaga/Seneca)


Distributor: APT

NOLA: MEGA

Extended License Term: April 30, 2024 – April 30, 2027

Broadcast Rights During Extended Period: Primary channel – additional 6 releases. Multicast
channel: unlimited use. Primary and multicast channels include non-commercial cable, 1 year
school re-record and video on demand rights. Linear Live Streaming.

 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: Viewer Discussion GuideLacrosse Educational Guide

Trailer

Director: Lukas Korver & Jason Halpin

Run Time: 57 min

Release: 2013

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