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Howard
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Howard

2018 · 93 min Documentary Music
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Don Hahn

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Howard Ashman

Howard Ashman

Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)

Alan Menken

Alan Menken

Self / Various Character Scratch Singing

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Bill Lauch

Self

Don Hahn

Don Hahn

Self

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Sarah Gillespie

Self

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Shirley Ashman

Self

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Kyle Renick

Self

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Nancy Parent

Self

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Dennis Green

Self

Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson

Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson

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