
Pure Grit is both a thrilling tale of extreme bareback horse racing, and an
intimate love story. Chronicling three years in the life of a young Native
American bareback horse racer, her unwavering determination, and the
relationships that sustain her.
Sharmaine is a former horse racing champion, determined to ride and win. It’s
been a year since she last raced. A year since her sister was paralysed in a
catastrophic accident on the track. Sharmaine quit racing to care for her.
In the stunning Wyoming wilderness of the Wind River reservation, Sharmaine
and her new girlfriend Savannah begin to build a life for themselves. They
hope for better. But the atmosphere at home soon deteriorates and the young
lovers are forced to leave for the industrial Commerce City, Denver. The city
brings freedom and opportunity, but also distractions and a strain on their
fledgling relationship. When racing season starts up, Sharmaine and Savannah
hit the road and put it all on the line. With a new horse from her city earnings,
Sharmaine sees the potential for a fresh start, but life, like the race track,
doesn’t always go according to plan.
Includes Q+A with director Kim Bartley
- Runtime88 minutes
- CountryIreland
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- DirectorKim Bartley
- ScreenwriterKim Bartley
- ProducerRachel Lysaght
Pure Grit is both a thrilling tale of extreme bareback horse racing, and an
intimate love story. Chronicling three years in the life of a young Native
American bareback horse racer, her unwavering determination, and the
relationships that sustain her.
Sharmaine is a former horse racing champion, determined to ride and win. It’s
been a year since she last raced. A year since her sister was paralysed in a
catastrophic accident on the track. Sharmaine quit racing to care for her.
In the stunning Wyoming wilderness of the Wind River reservation, Sharmaine
and her new girlfriend Savannah begin to build a life for themselves. They
hope for better. But the atmosphere at home soon deteriorates and the young
lovers are forced to leave for the industrial Commerce City, Denver. The city
brings freedom and opportunity, but also distractions and a strain on their
fledgling relationship. When racing season starts up, Sharmaine and Savannah
hit the road and put it all on the line. With a new horse from her city earnings,
Sharmaine sees the potential for a fresh start, but life, like the race track,
doesn’t always go according to plan.
Includes Q+A with director Kim Bartley
- Runtime88 minutes
- CountryIreland
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- DirectorKim Bartley
- ScreenwriterKim Bartley
- ProducerRachel Lysaght