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NewsKPBS Public MediaOctober 27, 2026San Diego County

KPBS broadcasts documentary 'Medicine Ball' featuring Native college athletes at University of Minnesota Morris

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KPBS will premiere the documentary 'Medicine Ball' on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, following Native college athletes Lexus Redthunder and Leroy Staples-Fairbanks IV. The film explores how basketball serves as a source of resilience and cultural pride in Native communities. Viewers can watch the broadcast on KPBS TV or stream it via the KPBS+ app.

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Why It Matters

Local viewers gain access to a new documentary detailing Native student athlete experiences through broadcast television and the free KPBS+ streaming application.

Key Facts

  • The documentary 'Medicine Ball' premieres on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV.
  • An encore broadcast of the documentary is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2.
  • The film follows Native college athletes Lexus Redthunder and Leroy Staples-Fairbanks IV at the University of Minnesota Morris.
  • The University of Minnesota Morris is located on a former Native boarding school site.
  • KPBS+ is a free streaming video app available on Roku, smart TVs, and mobile devices.
  • KPBS+ includes live viewing for four TV channels and the newly added FNX (First Nation Experience) channel.
  • KPBS Passport members can log in to access additional shows on the KPBS+ app.

Who's Mentioned

PersonLexus Redthunder“Native college athlete featured in 'Medicine Ball'”OrganizationKPBS+“New free streaming video app”OrganizationFNX“First Nation Experience channel added to the streaming service”PersonLeroy Staples-Fairbanks IV“Native college athlete featured in 'Medicine Ball'”OrganizationKPBS 2“Television channel airing an encore broadcast”OrganizationKPBS“Broadcaster and streaming platform provider”OrganizationUniversity of Minnesota Morris“College attended by the featured athletes, located on a former Native boarding s”