SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A compelling new documentary exploring the power of sport, cultural pride, and personal journeys of Native college athletes is set to premiere on PBS during Native American Heritage Month. Directed by Dakota/Diné filmmaker Leya Hale, Medicine Ball follows Lexus Redthunder and LeRoy Staples Fairbanks IV as they navigate college life and basketball at the University of Minnesota Morris, located on the site of a former Native boarding school. Their journeys reveal how basketball became a powerful symbol of resilience, hope, and pride – a way to carry forward culture, build community, and create joy amidst adversity.
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