FILM

DOCUTAH Presents

Being Adolph 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.

Recently awarded Best Editing at the Indiewood Film Festival in Hollywood, the film offers an intimate look at creativity, craftsmanship, and community. John C. Aliano and members of the film team will be in attendance for a special post-film discussion about the making of the film and Gasser’s extraordinary legacy.

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