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Howard

2018 · Movie · PG · 93 min

6.8(54)unSUB Rating

DocumentaryMusic

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his lasting impact on Broadway, movies, and culture is explored. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with his family, friends, associates, and longtime partner, the film celebrates musical storytelling.

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Details
Years
2018
Release date
2018-04-22
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
93 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating (input)
6.8/10 (54 votes)
About

Fans of music documentaries and tribute-focused stories will likely enjoy Howard; Not for you if you prefer purely contemporary narratives or fictional drama, and if you want a similar experience to Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me or Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over.

Pros: archival-first storytelling; heartfelt interviews; musical legacy focus | Cons: limited new material; relies on historical footage

Themes

  • biography
  • archive footage
  • lgbt
  • songwriting
  • gay romance
  • hiv/aids epidemic
  • documentary

Cast & crew

  • Howard Ashman

    Howard Ashman

    as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)

  • Alan Menken

    Alan Menken

    as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing

  • BL

    Bill Lauch

    as Self

  • Don Hahn

    Don Hahn

    as Self

  • SG

    Sarah Gillespie

    as Self

  • SA

    Shirley Ashman

    as Self

  • KR

    Kyle Renick

    as Self

  • NP

    Nancy Parent

    as Self

  • DG

    Dennis Green

    as Self

  • Jodi Benson

    Jodi Benson

    as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson

Directed by Don Hahn