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Blue Moon: A Raw Tribute to Lyricist Lorenz Hart

10/30/2025

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Story summary

Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater, is a tribute to lyricist Lorenz Hart, played by Ethan Hawke.
The film is set on the Oklahoma! premiere night and unfolds through dialogue, illustrating Hart's struggles with alcoholism and depression.
It portrays Hart's relationships, notably with Richard Rodgers, Hart's former partner, and with a young woman named Elizabeth.
The performance is raw and vulnerable, capturing Hart's flaws and longing for love.

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Story summary

Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater, is a tribute to lyricist Lorenz Hart, played by Ethan Hawke.
The film is set on the Oklahoma! premiere night and unfolds through dialogue, illustrating Hart's struggles with alcoholism and depression.
It portrays Hart's relationships, notably with Richard Rodgers, Hart's former partner, and with a young woman named Elizabeth.
The performance is raw and vulnerable, capturing Hart's flaws and longing for love.