Finding Vivian Maier
2014•NR•1h 23m•7.6•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Charlie Siskel
Writer
Charlie Siskel, John Maloof
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Ravine Pictures
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
Dayanara Garcia
Self - Interview Subject
Howard Greenberg
Self - Gallery Owner
Sylvain Jaussaud
Self - Interview Subject
Patrick Kennedy
Self - Interview Subject
Virginia Kennedy
Self - Interview Subject
Production
Company
Ravine Pictures
Producer
John Maloof
Producer
Charlie Siskel
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