Directed by Kate Beecroft, 2025, USA, Rated R, 97 minutes

A poignant, quasi-documentary drama centered on Tabatha Zimiga (playing herself), a rugged, tattooed horse trainer in South Dakota who, after her husband’s death, opens her ranch to troubled teenagers. Anchored by real-life performances and breathtaking Badlands landscapes, the narrative unfolds as a raw meditation on grief, resilience, and community. Sundance audiences were captivated—East of Wall won the Audience Award in the “Next” category at Sundance.

Munson Film Series is sponsored by M&T Bank and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.