When does grave-robbing become an act of artistic salvation? This documentary sees John Maloof assuming the Boswell role to nanny-cum-photographer Vivian Maier’s Johnson, while the socio-aesthetic value of her long-hidden treasure trove clouds every issue.
Finding Vivian Maier Review
When New York nanny Vivian Maier died, little did her closest friends know but she was leaving behind a trove of masterful street photography. It found its way into an auction and thus to the attention of historian John Maloof. A pair of filmmakers picked up the story and delved deeper.
Release Date:
18 Jul 2014
Running Time:
83 minutes
Certificate:
12A
Original Title:
Finding Vivian Maier
An intriguing look at a lost voice.
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