Ethan Hawke Writes and Directs “The Hottest State”

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Ethan Hawke joins Leonard to discuss writing, directing, and co-starring in the film adaptation of his own novel of the same name, “The Hottest State.” It’s a movie that distills all the emotional highs and lows of first love.

Events: “The Hottest State” opens on August 24 at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema and the Clearview Chelsea Cinemas

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