Ashman, renowned for his lyrics in Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, is remembered through personal interviews and archival footage in this tribute.
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Ashman, renowned for his lyrics in Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, is remembered through personal interviews and archival footage in this tribute.
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Synopsis
Howard Ashman wrote the lyrics for Disney classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. The 2018 documentary, directed by Don Hahn, features audio interviews with Ashman's family, friends, and partner Bill Lauch. It includes archival footage that reflects on Ashman's life and career until his death from HIV/AIDS in 1991. Alan Menken composed the score, which adds emotional depth to this tribute to Ashman's contributions to musical storytelling.
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The GuardianAshman injected musical thrills into animations such as Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, as this exciting documentary shows.
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Why Watch
- See how Howard Ashman's lyrics shaped Disney classics.
- Meet Alan Menken and hear his personal take on Ashman.
- Find out about Ashman's impact on Broadway-style Disney music.
Did You Know
- Howard Ashman wrote lyrics for three major Disney films: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.
- The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018.
- The film has a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 47 reviews.
- Alan Menken composed the score during the 2017-18 Christmas season.
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Who directed the documentary Howard?
Howard was written and directed by Don Hahn.
What year did Howard Ashman die?
Howard Ashman died in 1991.
What is the approval rating of Howard on Rotten Tomatoes?
Howard has an approval rating of 94% based on 47 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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