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Airdate: Howard

Disney+ doco profiles lyricist Howard Ashman of Beauty & the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors fame.

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Musicals fans will want to check out Howard, a feature-length Documentary on lyricist Howard Ashman (“Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Little Shop of Horrors”).

This is directed by filmmaker Don Hahn.

Directed by Don Hahn (“Beauty and the Beast”), “Howard” is the untold story of Howard Ashman, the brilliant lyricist behind Disney classics like “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and creator of musicals including “Little Shop of Horrors.” Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, personal films and photographs, as well as interviews with Howard’s friends and family, the film is an intimate look at the Disney legend’s life, his creative drive, and the process behind the music. Spanning his childhood in Baltimore, to his formative years in New York, and his untimely death due to AIDS, “Howard” goes in-depth to explore his journey to become the lyricist behind some of the most beloved and well-known classic family films in the world.

Friday August 7 on Disney+

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  1. This goes hand in hand with “The Boys: The Sherman Brother’s Story” also available on Disney+ a great insight into the Wonderful World of Disny.

  2. is there no limit to your incredible reach of media and content, David? This is a great find! I recall vividly seeing Howard Ashman accept an Oscar and clearly being unwell. And also when his songwriting partner accepted another for Howard posthumously. It was so incredibly moving. Nearly 30 years ago!

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