Name: Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-04-21
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Ansel Adams, Josh Hamilton, Barbara Feldon

It's almost shocking how fascinating this biographical documentary is. But when you combine the curious and variegated and pioneering story of Ansel Adams -- who led a much more unusual and surprising life than one might expect -- with his extraordinary, absolutely breathtaking photographs, presented gloriously and reverently, you get a film that is riveting from start to finish.

Whether you are a fan of Ansel Adams or not, whether you know even one whit about him or not, or even whether you are well-versed on Adams' life, I guarantee you will enjoy and be mesmerized by this intimate and fascinating film. It's like one of those novels you can't put down.

This is a heartwarming masterpiece of a film.

Note: This film is listed under various titles in various places, so if you're looking for it or for the DVD, just remember it's the 2002 film, and search under the following titles, which are all the same film:

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Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film 

American Experience: Ansel Adams 

It will be a glorious find. You won't be disappointed.

An in depth study of Adams's life and work.

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