Finding Vivian Maier (2014)

03/21/2014 (US) • 1h 23m

Documentary

Overview

Vivian Maier's photos were seemingly destined for obscurity, lost among the clutter of the countless objects she'd collected throughout her life. Instead these images have shaken the world of street photography and irrevocably changed the life of the man who brought them to the public eye. This film brings to life the interesting turns and travails of the improbable saga of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier, unravelling this mysterious tale through her documentary films, photographs, odd collections and personal accounts from the people that knew her. What started as a blog to show her work quickly became a viral sensation in the photography world. Photos destined for the trash heap now line gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming book and this documentary film.

Top Billed Cast

Vivian Maier

Herself (archive footage)

John Maloof

Himself - Narrator

Daniel Arnaud

Himself - Interview Subject

Simon Amédé

Himself - Interview Subject

Maren Baylaender

Herself - Interview Subject

Eula Biss

Herself - Interview Subject

Bindy Bitterman

Herself - Interview Subject

Roger Carlson

Himself - Interview Subject

Phil Donahue

Himself - Talk Show Host


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,503,616.00

Keywords

photographer

photography

biography

photograph

art

discovery

film preservation

eccentric artist

art exhibition

art restoration

portrait of an artist

female photographer

famous people

photography studies

street photography

figure study

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