Uncle Howard
Synopsis
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.
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Uncle Howard - Official Theatrical Trailer (Dir. Aaron Brookner)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Brookner
- Original Score
- Jozef van Wissem
- Original Title
- Uncle Howard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Brookner
Jozef van Wissem
Masahiro Hirakubo
Jim Jarmusch, Paula Alvarez Vaccaro
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Brookner
Director
Paula Alvarez Vaccaro
Producer
Masahiro Hirakubo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Sundance 2016
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📽 British Independent Film Awards 2017 part 2
📽 British Independent Film Awards 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Howard
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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?
The principal cast of Uncle Howard includes Aaron Brookner, John Giorno, Jim Jarmusch, Tom DiCillo, James Grauerholz.
When was Uncle Howard released and how long is it?
Uncle Howard was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Uncle Howard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncle Howard was composed by Jozef van Wissem.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncle Howard?
Uncle Howard holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).