Review of Finding Vivian Maier (2014) by Jerry K — 28 Jul 2014

"Finding Vivian Meier" is a documentary film unlike any I have ever seen.

Meier was an eccentric reclusive woman who worked as a nanny in Chicago in the mid to late twentieth century.

But her real passion was phtography. She crept her way into the lives of her subjects as well as the families for whom she worked. She produced thousands of unique photographs, slides, audio tapes and films whcih she did not display or share with anyone.

Beautifully, carefully and lovingly assembled by John Maloof who purchased a trunk of her photos at an auction, this film is beautifully and reverantly assembled. It is a revelation, and most deserving of your attention.