Tim Asch
American anthropologist (1932-1994)
Timothy Asch was an American anthropologist, photographer, and ethnographic filmmaker. Along with John Marshall and Robert Gardner, Asch played an important role in the development of visual anthropology. He is particularly known for his film The Ax Fight and his role with the USC Center for Visual Anthropology.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1970–1975) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | The Feast ▶ | U S ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION NOW U S ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | 16mm | sound | ||
| 1974 | A man called "Bee" : studying the Yanomamo | Documentary Educational Resources: Publisher | Indiana University Audio-Visual Center: Distributor | Pennsylvania State University: Distributor | 0:43:06 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1975 | The Ax fight | Documentary Educational Resources | 30 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1975 | The Ax Fight | Napoleon Chagnon, Tim Asch | 12:00 |