JACKSON, Wyo. — A story of grit, family and resilience on the plains of South Dakota is coming to Jackson this fall. The Jackson Hole International Film Festival will present a one-night-only screening of “East of Wall” on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. The evening will also feature a live Q&A with the film’s director, Kate Beecroft.
In her debut feature, Beecroft brings audiences into the life of Tabatha Zimiga, a tattooed horse trainer whose ranch has become both a sanctuary and a testing ground for wayward teens, for horses bound for auction and for Tabatha herself as she wrestles with financial insecurity and grief.
As The New York Times noted in its review, “A genuine matrilineal bond anchors ‘East of Wall,’ a naturalistic drama set on a South Dakota ranch where a group of teenagers tame and train horses to be resold at auction.” The film’s power lies less in conventional narrative beats and more in its people: Tabatha, her daughter Porshia and their inner circle, whose strength and saddle skills leave a lasting impression.
Filmed against the sweeping topography of the Badlands, “East of Wall” pairs raw visual storytelling with unflinching honesty. One standout campfire scene captures the heart of the film, community, struggle and survival shared through story.
“East of Wall” is rated R for language.
For Jackson audiences, this screening is more than a chance to see one of the year’s most talked-about indie films. The live Q&A with Beecroft will offer an intimate look at how she discovered Tabatha and Porshia’s story, and why she felt compelled to bring it to the screen.
Tickets are on sale online.
