Saturday BIFF picks: F. Murray Abraham on the Red Carpet, Williams sisters doc and more

Mar. 4—F. Murray Abraham at Boulder Theater

Saturday, 5:45 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder: Oscar-winning actor F. Murray Abraham will be honored with BIFF's Outstanding Performer of the Year award for his Golden Globe-nominated role as Bert Di Grasso in HBO's "The White Lotus." Abraham has appeared in more than 80 films including his Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning performance as Antonio Salieri in "Amadeus." After the award presentation, Abraham will be interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg for a future episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast.

My Sister Liv

Australia and U.S. feature documentary, 2022, 71 minutes: From a young age, sisters Tess and Liv were inseparable, with what seems to be an unbreakable bond. However, as Liv enters adolescence and struggles with the relentless pressures of social media, depression, body dysmorphia and, often, suicidal thoughts, her big sister Tess desperately struggles to save her. My Sister Liv is a rare and riveting journey into Liv's raw emotions and fears as a young life on the edge. As Tess and her family learn to cope after unthinkable loss, they begin the heartbreaking journey to understanding the circumstances that led to Liv's death, and talk to experts to provide hope and solutions for this ever-growing epidemic. Directed by Alan Hicks. Producers Paula DuPré Pesmen, Olivia Ahnemann and film subjects Honey Beuf and Tess Kunik will appear in person; 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder.

On the Line: The Richard Williams Story

U.S. feature documentary, 2022, 90 minutes: Tennis was historically an upper-class sport and a fixture of lily-white country club culture. The Williamses were the ultimate outliers. They burst onto the scene with phenomenal fanfare, anticipation and some skepticism — but Venus and Serena had the grit and raw talent to back up the hype. Fierce competitors on the court, the siblings remained consummate professionals despite enduring criticism and ugly rumors that reeked of racism. Through exclusive interviews with Richard Williams and rare home movies, this documentary is an illuminating portrait of a family that forged a path for future competitors of color while revolutionizing the sport of tennis. Filmmakers Stuart McClave and Chavoita LeSane in will appear in person; 5 p.m. Saturday, Boulder High School.

The Lost King

U.K. feature Film, 2022, 108 minutes: In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century — the lost burial site of King Richard III. But her passion and unrelenting research are met with skepticism by the academic establishment. "The Lost King" is a magical adventure that tells the true story of a woman who refused to be ignored, took on Britain's most eminent historians, and forced them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. The film is directed by two-time Oscar nominee Stephen Frears ("The Queen") and stars two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins ("The Shape of Water") as Langley. It also stars Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd and Mark Addy; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Boulder High School.

-Robin Beeck, co-founder of Boulder International Film Festival