Howard

Howard

2018 · 93 min · EN · PG · 7.0 (36 votes)
Dir. Don Hahn · Starring Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch, Don Hahn, Sarah Gillespie, Shirley Ashman · Music Alan Menken

He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul.

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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.

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A deeply personal and moving tribute, this film feels like flipping through a cherished photo album. It’s a poignant look at a brilliant mind and a life lived with passion, set against the backdrop of a changing era.

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