Howard Ashman Documentary

Published: Oct. 2, 2020, 7 a.m.

Howard: The Howard Ashman Story is a moving documentary by Don Hahn about the incredible man who set the Disney studio on a new course with The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. Now available on Disney+, this documentary inspired us to craft an unusual episode of our podcast. We spoke to producer-director Don Hahn, Howard\u2019s longtime life partner Bill Lauch, his sister Sarah Gillespie, the voice of Belle (Paige O\u2019Hara), director John Musker, and Howard\u2019s musical collaborator Alan Menken to offer you an intimate portrait of the gifted man whose life was cut short by AIDS