Finding Vivian Maier

This documentary film delves into the unexpected discovery of Vivian Maier's photographs by John Maloof and their profound impact on the realm of street photography. Initially stumbling upon a box of negatives at an auction, Maloof uncovered a treasure trove of over 100,000 images that were on the brink of obscurity, lost amidst Maier's collection of miscellaneous objects throughout her life.The movie unfolds the captivating journey and challenges faced by Maloof in bringing these remarkable photographs to light, weaving together documentary films, candid shots, peculiar collections, and firsthand accounts from individuals who knew Maier personally. As a result of his blog featuring her work, the images garnered widespread recognition in the photography world, with gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming book, and this documentary film serving as testament to their newfound significance.Throughout the narrative, viewers are immersed in the enigma that surrounds Vivian Maier's life and her extraordinary artistic legacy, which was nearly lost to posterity but has now forever changed the landscape of street photography.