Production began in 2012 as Aaron Brookner searched for the lost print of his uncle's film, Burroughs: The Movie, which had been buried for 30 years.
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Production began in 2012 as Aaron Brookner searched for the lost print of his uncle's film, Burroughs: The Movie, which had been buried for 30 years.
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Aaron Brookner searches for his uncle Howard Brookner's lost film, Burroughs: The Movie, which profiles author William S. Burroughs. Howard died of AIDS in 1989 at the age of 35 while working on his first narrative feature, Bloodhounds of Broadway. Aaron began production on Uncle Howard in 2012, seeking Howard's archives and the missing print. The film includes interviews with Jim Jarmusch and Tom DiCillo, and it reflects on New York City's creative scene in the 1970s and 1980s.
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The GuardianAaron Brookner celebrates the his uncle’s life and career, cut tragically short by Aids in the 80s.
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Why Watch
- See Howard Brookner's forgotten legacy come to life.
- Meet Jim Jarmusch, the film's executive producer.
- Find out about the revival screening at the New York Film Festival.
Did You Know
- Howard Brookner died in 1989 while in post-production on his film.
- The film was presented at the Berlinale Talent Project Market in February 2013.
- Uncle Howard has a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 22 reviews.
- The film's soundtrack includes songs by Duke Ellington and The Pretenders.
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Who directed the documentary Uncle Howard?
Uncle Howard was directed by Aaron Brookner.
What year did Howard Brookner die?
Howard Brookner died in 1989.
What was the approval rating of Uncle Howard on Rotten Tomatoes?
Uncle Howard holds an approval rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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