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Ethan Green Hawke (born November 6, 1970) is an American actor, writer and director. He made his feature film debut in 1985 with the science fiction movie Explorers, before making a supporting appearance in the 1989 drama Dead Poets Society which is considered his breakthrough role. He then appeared in such films as White Fang (1991), A Midnight Clear (1992), and Alive (1993) before taking a role in the 1994 Generation X drama Reality Bites, for which he gained critical acclaim. In 1995, he starred in the romantic drama Before Sunrise, and later in its sequel Before Sunset (2004). In 2001, Hawke was cast as a rookie police officer in Training Day, for which he received a Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category. Other films have included the science fiction feature Gattaca (1997), the title role in Michael Almereyda's Hamlet (2000), the action thriller Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), and the crime drama Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007). Hawke has appeared in many theater productions including The Seagull, Henry IV, Hurlyburly, The Cherry Orchard, The Winter's Tale and The Coast of Utopia, for which he earned a Tony Award nomination. He made his directorial debut with the 2002 independent feature Chelsea Walls. In November 2007 Hawke directed his first play, Jonathan Marc Sherman's Things We Want. Aside from acting, he has written two novels, The Hottest State (1996) and Ash Wednesday (2002). Between 1998 and 2004, Hawke was married to actress Uma Thurman.
Ethan Hawke
Gus Van Sant
for Gus Van Sant in Between Bars: The Elliott Smith Story
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"Between Bars: The Elliott Smith Story" is a poignant and intimate biopic that delves into the complex life and extraordinary talent of one of the most influential singer-songwriters of his generation, Elliott Smith. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant music scene of Portland, Oregon, in the 1990s, the film traces Elliott's journey from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame and the struggles he faced along the way. From his early days busking on the streets to his breakthrough with the band Heatmiser and ultimately his solo career, Elliott's music becomes the soundtrack to his tumultuous life. At the heart of the film is Elliott's inner turmoil and the demons he battled, from addiction and depression to the pressures of fame and the complexities of relationships. Through intimate moments and soulful performances, the film explores the raw emotion and vulnerability that permeated Elliott's music, offering a glimpse into the soul of a troubled genius.
