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Finding Vivian Maier

Lists: Documentary

Brief Synopsis: "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."

Overall Ranking: 185 (Rank from 2014: # 5)


Rating:
88.33
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
92.5

Ratings Breakdown
(The Mixed Bag)

Buttery 66.67%
Regular 33.33%
Half-Popped 0%
Stale 0%
Burnt 0%




 


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Minnesota Man80 - Fascinating doc that uncovers a mysterious life.
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People Involved



  • Vivian Maier (Herself (archive footage))
  • John Maloof (Himself - Narrator)
  • Daniel Arnaud (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Simon Amédé (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Maren Baylaender (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Eula Biss (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Bindy Bitterman (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Roger Carlson (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Phil Donahue (Himself - Talk Show Host)
  • Karen Frank (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Dayanara Garcia (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Howard Greenberg (Himself - Gallery Owner)
  • Sylvain Jaussaud (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Patrick Kennedy (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Virginia Kennedy (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Jeffrey Duffy Levant (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Jennifer Levant (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Sarah Matthews-Ludington (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Mary Ellen Mark (Herself - Photographer)
  • Edward Joe Matthews (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Linda Matthews (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Joel Meyerowitz (Himself - Photographer)
  • Jacqueline Bruni-Maniér (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Cathy Bruni-Norris (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Anne Croghan OBrien (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • John Perbohner (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Simon Philippe (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Carole Pohn (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Inger Raymond (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Steve Rifkin (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Michael Strauss (Himself - Genealogist)
  • Jennifer Rofé (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Tim Roth (Himself - Actor)
  • William Bill Sacco (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Mark Sage (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Judy Swisher (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Chuck Swisher (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Ginger Tam (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Zalman Usiskin (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • Laura Usiskin (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Laura Walker (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Pamela Walker (Herself - Interview Subject)
  • Barry Wallis (Himself - Interview Subject)
  • John Maloof (Director)