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DOCUMENTARY . 2017 . 1h 36m . 6.5/10

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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.

Starring Aaron Brookner, John Giorno, Jim Jarmusch
6.5/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
2017
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Aaron Brookner stars as Self in Uncle Howard.
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Year context
Uncle Howard was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
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 narrat...
Uncle Howard is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Rating
6.5/10 (11 votes)

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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.
How long is Uncle Howard?
Uncle Howard has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Uncle Howard?
The cast of Uncle Howard includes Aaron Brookner, John Giorno, Jim Jarmusch, Tom DiCillo, James Grauerholz.
What is the rating of Uncle Howard?
Uncle Howard has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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