Uncle Howard (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Uncle Howard is a documentary film directed by Aaron Brookner, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. Uncle Howard stars Howard Brookner as Self (archive footage), Aaron Brookner as Self, John Giorno as Self and Jim Jarmusch as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Uncle Howard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Howard page.

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