Boston Film Festival to honor Uma Thurman

The Boston Film Festival announced today that Amherst-bred actress Uma Thurman will recieve this year’s Film Excellence Award, and the Oscar nominee's movie “Motherhood” will open the festival Friday, Sept. 18 at the Landmark Kendall Square Theatre. Here's the press release:

Thurman has an extensive repertoire of critically acclaimed as well as commercially successful movies including the cult hits, “Kill Bill Vol.I and II,” “Batman & Robin,” and “Prime,” plus the musical “The Producers.” Her compelling performances have been lauded with award nominations including an Oscar nod for her supporting role in “Pulp Fiction,” in addition to numerous BAFTA, Golden Globe and People’s Choice Awards. Thurman also co-starred with Boston native actor Ben Affleck in “Paycheck.”
A poignant comedy set in Manhattan, "Motherhood" takes place over the course of a single day as Eliza, played by Thurman, looks after her two young children while struggling to hang on to her identity as an aspiring writer. The film also stars Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards. Writer director is Katherine Dieckmann and the producers are Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, and John Wells. The movie will be released in theatres in October.
Executive Director of the 25th BFF Robin Dawson said, “The committee is delighted to honor Uma for her extraordinary film career. It is a wonderful opportunity for the audience to share in the filmmaking process firsthand with one of America’s most accomplished actress.”

Caption: Uma in "Motherhood."