About

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Birthday:
1932-07-16
Place of birth:
Southampton, New York, USA
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Timothy Asch

Overview

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. He is particularly known for his film "The Ax Fight" and his role with the USC Center for Visual Anthropology.

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1992 A Celebration of Origins Directing Director N/A
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1991 Releasing the Spirits: A Village Cremation in Bali Directing Director N/A
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1988 Spear and Sword - A Payment of Bridewealth on the Island of Roti, Eastern Indonesia Directing Director N/A
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1983 The Water of Words: A Cultural Ecology of an Eastern Indonesian Island Directing Director N/A
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1983 The Medium is the Masseuse: A Balinese Massage with Jero Tapakan Directing Director N/A
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1982 Jero Tapakan - Stories from the Life of a Balinese Healer Directing Director N/A
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1981 Jero on Jero: A Balinese Trance Seance Observed Directing Director N/A
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1981 A Balinese Trance Seance Directing Director N/A
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1975 The Ax Fight Directing Director 59
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1974 A Man Called "Bee" Directing Director N/A
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1974 Children's Magical Death Directing Director N/A
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1974 Arrow Game Directing Director N/A
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1970 The Feast Directing Director N/A
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1968 Yanomamo: A Multidisciplinary Study Directing Director N/A
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