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Ansel Adams (2002): Cast

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Ansel Adams is a 2002 documentary directed by Ric Burns, starring David Ogden Stiers as Narrator (voice). It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Ansel Adams (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Ric Burns
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ansel Adams About?

The premise of Ansel Adams without spoilers.

An in‑depth study of Ansel Adams’s life and work explores how his timeless photographs made him a revered figure in art. The documentary highlights his environmentalism and shows how his striking images reflected that worldview. Narrated by David Ogden Stiers, it was produced for PBS’s “American Experience” and directed by Ric Burns.

Ansel Adams Themes & Keywords

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  • photographer
  • landscape photography
  • nature photography
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Ansel Adams Cast & Characters

David Ogden Stiers plays Narrator (voice) in Ansel Adams. Directed by Ric Burns.

From the director

More from Ric Burns

More films directed by Ric Burns, best-rated first: Oliver Sacks: His Own Life, Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film, Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America and Oliver Sacks: His Own Life.

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Ansel Adams Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ansel Adams (American Experience)” and “American Experience: Ansel Adams”.

Also known as
  • Ansel Adams (American Experience)
  • American Experience: Ansel Adams
  • אנסל אדמס: סרט דוקומנטרי

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Ansel Adams FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ansel Adams, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ansel Adams?

Ansel Adams runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Ansel Adams released?

Ansel Adams was released on December 21, 2002.

Who directed Ansel Adams?

Ansel Adams was directed by Ric Burns.

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Who is in the cast of Ansel Adams?

Ansel Adams stars David Ogden Stiers as Narrator (voice).

Does Ansel Adams have a post-credit scene?

No. Ansel Adams has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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