Howard

7.5
2018 1 hr 33 min Documentary , Music

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.

  • Cast:
    Howard Ashman , Alan Menken , Don Hahn , Jodi Benson , Jeffrey Katzenberg , Rob Minkoff , Roger Allers

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Reviews

Wordiezett
2018/04/22

So much average

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Grimerlana
2018/04/23

Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

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MoPoshy
2018/04/24

Absolutely brilliant

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Zlatica
2018/04/25

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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Scissorhands95
2018/04/26

I was lucky enough to see HOWARD at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the audience went crazy for it. Directed by acclaimed producer Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King), this documentary showcases the life of Howard Ashman, whose songs have fundamentally changed Hollywood animation and continue to influence storytelling today.Howard's life was cut short by the AIDS virus, and the documentary serves to honor his life and legacy. Hahn extensively interviews nearly everyone who ever crossed paths with Howard, and helps to shine a light on his musical genius. They go into a TON of detail, looking at Howard's childhood, hopes and dreams, fears, and, of course, his professional achievements (Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, etc) at every point in his life. For anyone who enjoys storytellers, musicals, Disney, or movies in general, I would highly, highly recommend this film. In HOWARD, Don Hahn made the ultimate tribute to a close friend: he has given us a glimpse inside the mind of a genius who went too soon.

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