Vivian Maier's photos seemed doomed to be forgotten, lost in the mess of the many things she'd collected over her life. Instead, these pictures have shaken the world of street photography and changed the life of the man who brought them to the public's attention. This movie shows the twists and turns of the strange story of how John Maloof found Vivian Maier. It does this through her documentary films, photos, odd collections, and personal stories from people who knew her. What started as a blog to show off her work quickly became a big deal in the photography world. Photos that were going to be thrown away are now in gallery shows, an upcoming book, and this documentary film.
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Vivian Maier's photos seemed doomed to be forgotten, lost in the mess of the many things she'd collected over her life. Instead, these pictures have shaken the world of street photography and changed the life of the man who brought them to the public's attention. This movie shows the twists and turns of the strange story of how John Maloof found Vivian Maier. It does this through her documentary films, photos, odd collections, and personal stories from people who knew her. What started as a blog to show off her work quickly became a big deal in the photography world. Photos that were going to be thrown away are now in gallery shows, an upcoming book, and this documentary film.
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