Becoming Howard
22 1/2 min / documentary / 2023 / USA
filmmakers: Matt Fuller & Dr. Ira P. Heilveil
This engaging documentary tells the heartwarming story of Howard, a 55-year-old crossing guard in California with autism, as he attends his high school reunion in Indiana. The film poignantly captures Howard’s journey of reconciliation with former classmates who were unkind to him during his teenage years. Now, Howard is an advocate against bullying, sharing his experiences and insights through a blog that has garnered support from many of his former peers.
The filmmaker, Matt Fuller, sheds light on Howard’s move to California, driven by his passion for arm wrestling, while also exploring Howard’s reflections on how his life might have been different had he remained in Indiana.
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