The Medicine Game

In-Broadcast

Documentary Feature

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)

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: Viewer Discussion Guide | Lacrosse Educational Guide

Trailer

Director:

Lukas Korver & Jason Halpin

Producer:

Run Time:

57 min

Release:

2013

Distributor:

APT