Tim Asch

Timothy Asch
Born(1932-07-16)July 16, 1932
Southampton, New York
DiedOctober 3, 1994(1994-10-03) (aged 62)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationProfessor, USC Center for Visual Anthropology
NationalityAmerican
GenreVisual anthropology
Notable worksThe Ax Fight

Timothy Asch (July 16, 1932 – October 3, 1994) 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.[1] He is particularly known for his film The Ax Fight and his role with the USC Center for Visual Anthropology.

  1. ^ "Timothy Asch | DER Filmmaker Bio".