When Vivian Maier's photographs were finally discovered, they had been scattered about her home, seemingly destined for obscurity. They've shook up the street photography community and forever altered the life of the man who first made them famous. The story of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier is brought to life in this film through her documentary videos, photographs, unusual collections, and personal recollections from the people who knew her, shedding light on this improbable event. What began as a simple blog to display her work swiftly became into a phenomenon in the world of photography. In addition to this documentary film, photographs that were formerly headed for the garbage heap are now featured in gallery shows and a book.
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When Vivian Maier's photographs were finally discovered, they had been scattered about her home, seemingly destined for obscurity. They've shook up the street photography community and forever altered the life of the man who first made them famous. The story of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier is brought to life in this film through her documentary videos, photographs, unusual collections, and personal recollections from the people who knew her, shedding light on this improbable event. What began as a simple blog to display her work swiftly became into a phenomenon in the world of photography. In addition to this documentary film, photographs that were formerly headed for the garbage heap are now featured in gallery shows and a book.
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