Kate Martin Documentary in the Works—Behind-the-Scenes of Iowa’s True Heart and Hero First Look Sends Fans Crazy—Includes Locker Room Moments and Tributes to Clark That Fans Have Never Seen Before Iowa Hawkeye fans, get ready—one of the most popular people in college basketball history is about to take the stage again.
There is a new documentary in the works about Kate Martin, the heart and soul of Iowa women’s basketball. And judging by the first-look trailer, this one is going to be unforgettable.
The news came out on social media on Tuesday morning, along with a 90-second teaser that got fans excited. Within hours, “#KateMartinDoc” was trending on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. Fans were already calling it a “must-watch” and “a love letter to Iowa basketball.”
The documentary, which is tentatively called “Heart of the Hawks: The Kate Martin Story,” promises to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Iowa locker room during the team’s historic back-to-back national championship runs. It will have never-before-seen footage of emotional team meetings, fiery halftime speeches, and quiet moments of leadership from Martin, who was often called “the glue” by his teammates.
Fans are even more excited because Caitlin Clark, Monika Czinano, and Coach Lisa Bluder all wrote personal tributes that talk honestly about how Martin affected them on and off the court. “Kate was the anchor.” Clark says in the teaser, “She never needed the spotlight, but she made all of us better.”
”We wouldn’t have made it to two straight national title games without her.” The movie will also focus on Martin’s inspiring comeback from injuries early in her career, her role as team captain for several seasons, and the steady leadership she provided during Iowa’s meteoric rise to national prominence.
Heart of the Hawks, which will be available on popular streaming services this fall, is more than just a basketball movie; it’s a tale of tenacity, modesty, and the kind of understated brilliance that fans will never forget. And if early reactions are anything to go by, this is one documentary that’s going to move hearts and break records. Hawkeye Nation, get your popcorn ready because this is for you.
