Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel
Language: English
Country: U.S.A.
Awards: 2, including Grand Jury Prize Miami Film Festival
Rating: PG – occasional swear words, mild sexual references
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Finding Vivian Maier is the critically acclaimed documentary about a mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers. Discovered in 2007 at a local thrift auction house on Chicago’s Northwest Side, her body of work has impacted the world over and Maier is now considered among the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, Maier’s strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never before seen photographs, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her. Her photographs are currently being archived and cataloged for the enjoyment of others and for future generations. These photos are part of a renaissance in interest in the art of Street Photography.
“A penetrating exploration of the link between art and obsession.” – The Boston Herald
“Who doesn’t love a story about an undiscovered genius?” – The Montreal Gazette
“Treats viewers to exquisite photographs that possess undeniable power, poetry and haunting melancholy.” – The Washington Post
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