Finding Vivian Maier

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Vivian Maier

Self (archive footage)

John Maloof

Self - Narrator

Daniel Arnaud

Self - Interview Subject

Simon Amédé

Self - Interview Subject

Maren Baylaender

Self - Interview Subject

Eula Biss

Self - Interview Subject

Bindy Bitterman

Self - Interview Subject

Roger Carlson

Self - Interview Subject

Phil Donahue

Self - Talk Show Host

Karen Frank

Self - Interview Subject