My Sister Liv: A Film Screening

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MY SISTER LIV is a documentary film that features sisters Tess and Liv, who from a young age are 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 thoughts of suicide, her big sister Tess struggles to help her.

MY SISTER LIV is a rare and riveting journey into the life of a young girl and her loved ones. As Tess and her family learn to cope with unthinkable loss, they begin the heartbreaking journey to understand the circumstances that led to Liv’s death and learn from experts who give real solutions and hope.

Directed by Grammy Award Winning Director, Alan Hicks, and produced by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning producer, Paula DuPré Pesmen.

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Hosted by Parent Engagement Network with venue host Dawson School.

Open to teens (ages 14+) and adults.

A post-screening panel discussion will include:

• • Susan Caso, MA, LOC, The Liv Project’s Mental Health Director
  • Jenna Candreia, Executive Director of The LIV Project
  • Jenny Hecht, LCSW
  • Liv’s mother, Honey Buef, and sister, Tess

Rise Against Suicide, the HOPE Coalition of Boulder County, Colie’s Closet, CAT/WellMind Connection, and other community organizations will be onsite, providing information and answering questions about locally available resources.  

Spanish subtitles will be provide and interpretation will be available upon request.

DETAILS

• WHO: Adults & Youth (ages 14+)
• WHEN: 6:30-8:30 PM , Thursday, September 17, 2026
• WHERE: Dawson School
• PRICE (per person): $5/10/15 sliding scale — pay what works for your family’s budget
  • $5 Youth Tickets (ages 14-18)

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Disclaimer: The film, My Sister Liv, presented by The Liv Project, discusses youth mental health and suicide. Participation is optional. This film has been crafted with a team of therapists, including Susan Caso, MA LPC, The Liv Project’s Mental Health Director. In addition, the film was vetted by team members at the Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Mental Health Institute to ensure the content was accurate and safe. The film has been approved for youth ages 14 and up. Topics in the film include suicide, depression, anxiety, self-harm, bullying, sexual assault, and grief. Please take care while watching.