American Experience S14E11 — Ansel Adams

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American Experience•Season 14•Episode 11

Ansel Adams

7.3/10 · 90 votesApr 21, 200255 min

Ranked #7 of 14 in Season 14•−0.2 vs season avg

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Ric Burns' profile of the photographer whose connection to Yosemite is such that a mountain near the park is named for him. Adams (1902-84) first visited Yosemite at age 14. "It completely changed his life," says William Turnage, Adams' former business manager. Then his father

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Episode Summary

"Ansel Adams" is episode 11 of American Experience season 14. It scored 7.3/10 from 90 votes, ranking #7 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on April 21, 2002.

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