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Pure Grit

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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 paralyzed 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.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 09/26/2022
3/5
The storytelling is often elliptical and full of mysterious silences. Still, it’s hard not be mesmerised by such a photogenic subject and likable heroine. Go to Full Review Naemi Victoria Film Ireland Magazine 10/13/2022
Pure Grit remains an overall compelling piece with a protagonist who audiences want to cheer on at the racetracks. Go to Full Review Hilary A White Sunday Independent (Ireland) 10/06/2022
4/5
A sonorous, intimate and beautifully captured portrait from an America that seldom visits our screens. Go to Full Review Paul Whitington Irish Independent 10/01/2022
4/5
Irish filmmaker Kim Bartley’s documentary provides a fascinating window into another world. Go to Full Review Abhishek Sharma Film Threat 03/31/2022
9/10
The film, in all forms, is the most complete documentary I have ever seen, which will push you to relive your life choices and make you embrace the fact that everything must keep going on. Go to Full Review Nikki Baughan Screen International 07/28/2021
A poignant study of the challenges and triumphs of lives lived on the fringes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Kim Bartley

Director

Savannah Martinez

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Sharmaine Weed

Self

Kim Bartley

Writer

Kim Bartley

Producer

Rachel Lysaght

Producer

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Synopsis 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 paralyzed 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.
Director
Kim Bartley
Producer
Kim Bartley, Rachel Lysaght
Screenwriter
Kim Bartley
Production Co
Underground Films, Underground Films Limited, Frontline Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m