Review of Finding Vivian Maier (2014) by Christine W — 18 Jul 2014

Wow! Great documentary of the most wonderful and prolific, previously unknown, street photographer I've ever seen. Inspiring, intriguing and kudos to the filmmaker who is bringing her art to the world.

This review of Finding Vivian Maier (2014) was written by Christine W on 18 Jul 2014.

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Fascinating. Even knowing nothing about photography, I can see that so much of her work is spectacular. I would love to visit an exhibition…

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By Esteban G (391) on 21 Feb 2015

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By Totomai M (11) on 21 Feb 2015

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By Elle P (95) on 16 Dec 2018

LOVED IT. This film was fascinating. I wish we knew more about the life of Vivian Maier, but this film may be the closest we get…

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By Thiago B (75) on 31 May 2016

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By Matt B (1,998) on 09 Sep 2015

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By Randy L (252) on 08 Apr 2016

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