Uncle Howard (2017)
When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two feature documentaries and was in post-production on his narrative debut, Bloodhounds of Broadway. Twenty-five years later, his nephew, Aaron, sets out on a quest to find the lost negative of Burroughs: The Movie, his uncle's critically-acclaimed portrait of legendary author William S. Burroughs. When Aaron uncovers Howard's extensive archive in Burroughs’ bunker, it not only revives the film for a new generation, but also opens a vibrant window on New York City’s creative culture from the 1970s and ‘80s, and inspires a wide-ranging exploration of his beloved uncle's legacy.
Director: Aaron Brookner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 10, 2017
Cast
- Aaron Brookner - Self
- John Giorno - Self
- Jim Jarmusch - Self
- Tom DiCillo - Self
- James Grauerholz - Self
- Sara Driver - Self
- William S. Burroughs - Self
Music: Jozef van Wissem
Editing: Masahiro Hirakubo
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
aids, hiv, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uncle Howard about?
- When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two feature documentaries and was in post-production on his narrative debut, Bloodhounds of Broadway. Twenty-five years later, his nephew, Aaron, sets out on a quest to find the lost negative of Burroughs: The Movie, his uncle's critically-acclaimed portrait of legendary author William S. Burroughs. When Aaron uncovers Howard's extensive archive in Burroughs’ bunker, it not only revives the film for a new generation, but also opens a vibrant window on New York City’s creative culture from the 1970s and ‘80s, and inspires a wide-ranging exploration of his beloved uncle's legacy.
- Who directed Uncle Howard?
- Uncle Howard was directed by Aaron Brookner.
- Who stars in Uncle Howard?
- Uncle Howard stars Aaron Brookner, John Giorno, Jim Jarmusch, Tom DiCillo, James Grauerholz, Sara Driver.
- How long is Uncle Howard?
- Uncle Howard has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Uncle Howard?
- Uncle Howard is a Documentary film.
- Where was Uncle Howard produced?
- Uncle Howard was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.