Ethan Hawke on if Stars Should Speak Out About Politics: ‘The Last Place You Probably Want to Look’ Is a ‘Bunch of Jet-Lagged, Drunk Artists’

Ethan Hawke weighed in on the current political debate at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, pointing out that “jet-lagged, drunk artists” may not be the best people to look to for guidance.

During the press conference for his new historical drama “The Weight,” the Oscar-nominated actor was asked his position on the responsibility of big names to speak out on topics like fascism. He took a moment to contemplate the question before saying: “Alright… the last place you probably want to look for advice in your spiritual counsel is a bunch of jet-lagged, drunk artists talking about their films.”

After laughter and applause from the room, Hawke added, “I believe in the power of cinema to affect… you know how every night we all dream and those dreams kind of heal us and get us ready for the next day? I feel like, collectively, the whole festival — all of you,…