Being Adolph Gasser
Synopsis
Nearing the end of his life, Adolph Gasser looks back on a seventy-year career as a world-class camera repairman, WWII veteran, inventor, and best friend of nature photographer Ansel Adams, contributing developer of the first Nikon camera and a sales/rental/camera repair store owner who empowered other prominent Bay Area visual artists and inventors to succeed. As eminent domain, the internet and changing technologies threaten everything he has built, he struggles to find a way to keep moving forward. Inspired by his unique stories and abilities, filmmaker and professor John C. Aliano follows him over the course of several years and reflects on his own career trajectory.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John C. Aliano
- Original Title
- Being Adolph Gasser
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John C. Aliano
Jackie Marten
John C. Aliano
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Aliano
Director
John C. Aliano
Producer
Jackie Marten
Editor
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What is Being Adolph Gasser about?
Nearing the end of his life, Adolph Gasser looks back on a seventy-year career as a world-class camera repairman, WWII veteran, inventor, and best friend of nature photographer Ansel Adams, contributing developer of the first Nikon camera and a sales/rental/camera repair store owner who empowered other prominent Bay Area visual artists and inventors to succeed. As eminent domain, the internet and changing technologies threaten everything he has built, he struggles to find a way to keep moving forward. Inspired by his unique stories and abilities, filmmaker and professor John C. Aliano follows him over the course of several years and reflects on his own career trajectory.
Who directed Being Adolph Gasser?
Being Adolph Gasser was directed by John C. Aliano.
Who stars in Being Adolph Gasser?
The principal cast of Being Adolph Gasser includes Adolph Gasser, John C. Aliano, Dorothy Cox, Harry Lewis, John Gasser.
When was Being Adolph Gasser released and how long is it?
Being Adolph Gasser was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.