Macbeth with Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke takes you along as he researches the part of Shakespeare’s murderous Macbeth.

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Macbeth with Ethan Hawke Shakespeare Uncovered

Premiered January 25, 2013

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Macbeth with Ethan Hawke

There’s daggers in men’s smiles. Ethan Hawke takes you along as he researches the part of Shakespeare’s murderous Macbeth.

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An exploration of the impact and meaning of the witches in Macbeth.

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Education | A Force of Evil: The Witches and Macbeth

Ethan Hawke analyzes Macbeth's "Dagger" speech.

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Education | Exploring the Dagger Scene

A forensic psychiatrist explains how one's speech is reflected by traumatic experiences.

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Education | The Language of Trauma

A look at the different ways Lady Macbeth can be and has been played.

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Education | Who Is Your Lady Macbeth?

A discussion of the impact and meaning of the witches in Macbeth.

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Education | Witchcraft in Shakespeare's Time

Ethan Hawke invites viewers on his quest to play Shakespeare’s murderous Thane of Cawdor.

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