FILM

DOCUTAH Presents

Being Adolf Gasser

Friday, October 2, 2026 // 7:30p

part of First Fridays at Kayenta

Adolph Gasser contemplates the life of being a camera repairman, WWII veteran, inventor, best friend of legendary photographer Ansel Adams and owner of a business that supports local filmmakers and employees to flourish as artists and innovators. With threats of eminent domain, technology shifts and new business model challenges he fights for the survival of his San Francisco based Adolph Gasser Incorporated store. Professor and filmmaker John C. Aliano chronicles the significant impact of this American hero.

Presented as part of Kayenta’s First Fridays and DOCUTAH’s Best of Fest film series.