#22 – Ethan Hawke

This week's episode comes from last year's New York Film Festival, during which the Film Society paid tribute to actor/ director Ethan Hawke. The special event featured a dinner followed by an intimate discussion with programming director Kent Jones. During the conversation, Hawke spoke at length about his fruitful collaborations with director Richard Linklater, his work in mainstream Hollywood, and his recent transition to working as a director. His directorial debut - SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION - was an official selection in the festival and is now in theaters. The documentary profiles the legendary pianist Seymour Bernstein, who was in attendance at the event. When discussing his reasons for making the film, Hawke admitted that in order to understand, one would need to hear Seymour play. Bernstein then graced the audience with a beautiful rendition of a Brahms Intermezzo. This podcast is brought to you by The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Film Lives Here. www.filmlinc.com