Finding Vivian Maier

Overview

Vivian Maier's extraordinary photographs, once buried under her multitude of belongings, have transformed the landscape of street photography and altered John Maloof's life forever. This documentary chronicles Maloof's serendipitous discovery of Maier's work, piecing together her enigmatic story through her own films, striking images, and the reflections of those who knew her. What began as a simple blog to showcase her talent rapidly evolved into a photographic phenomenon, with images that could have been forgotten now celebrated in galleries, a new book, and this captivating film, revealing the hidden genius of a remarkable artist.