Directed by Michael Almereyda, 2000. This inventive adaptation is set in present day Manhattan, where Hamlet is reimagined as a thoughtful young filmmaker who finds himself seeking revenge against his devious, dangerous uncle, head of the huge Denmark Corporation. Almereyda’s adventurous take on Shakespeare’s tragedy features a star-studded cast including Ethan Hawke, Julia Stiles, Kyle MacLachlan, and Bill Murray. Discussion moderator: Danielle Mages Amato. Guest speaker: D.J. Hopkins, Professor of Theatre, Television, and Film at SDSU.

Location: Neil Morgan Auditorium, Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common
Charge and RSVP: Free event, limited availability.