Heartland Film Festival Preview Screening: First Five
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 6pm - 9pm
Location
Scottish Rite Cathedral
650 North Meridian Street
Details
Tip off the 35th Heartland Film Festival with the World Premiere of "First Five," a documentary about Coach Bob Knight’s first recruiting class at Indiana University.
Following the screening, all five IU seniors from the 1975 team will participate in an extended Q&A, sharing stories from their time at Indiana University and their experience playing for Coach Knight. Following the Q&A, take a photo on the red carpet to celebrate the special evening with the team.
Schedule
6:00 PM | Doors Open
7:00 PM | Film Screening & Extended Q&A
9:00 PM | Red Carpet
This is the story of the first five recruits of Bob Knight and their four-year journey to revive the basketball program at Indiana University. It is an intimate account of what took place as told by players, coaches, and media during the 1971-1975 seasons, the lasting impact they had on the program and their enduring legacy in college basketball.
