On a rundown ranch in the Badlands, Tabatha Zimiga is perfecting her winged eyeliner before another day of horse training. Despite being considered one of the best at what she does, Zimiga is struggling to put food on the table for herself, her mother (Jennifer Ehle) and the group of neighborhood kids she’s raising. Only a year after the death of her husband, Tabatha and those around her are still quietly reeling from this loss. As personal and financial pressures build, Roy (Scoot McNairy), an outsider with an agenda, offers her an out. But what’s the catch?

Brimming with authenticity, Kate Beecroft’s docu-fiction drama East of Wall immerses us into the triumphs and trials of the Zimiga family while showcasing the beauty of the Badlands and the people who call it home. Featuring star-making performances by Tabatha and daughter Porshia Zimiga, as well as awe-inspiring cinematography by Austin Shelton, East of Wall is a revelatory exploration of women who refuse to back down.—Cyrus Cohen

Kate Beecroft