Review of Finding Vivian Maier (2014) by Tyler H — 09 May 2014

A gripping story - much like "Searching For Sugar Man," only this documentary doesn't fail in showing the darker side of its subject.

This review of Finding Vivian Maier (2014) was written by Tyler H on 09 May 2014.

Finding Vivian Maier has generally received very positive reviews.

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

A fascinating look into the life of a quirky, eccentric, dark, and magnificent photographer whose work was never lauded until after her death…

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By N M (56) on 14 Nov 2015

Very well done movie about a complex character. Was not expecting such an in depth and fascinating profile of the person as well as the art…

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By Alex W (1,471) on 16 Apr 2015

In an era of bias documentary's this doc feels more traditional in that it shows the best and worst of its subject, When the highs are this…

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Movie Nation (3,875) on 17 Aug 2015

The truth is far stranger. And Maloof and Siskel reveal it only gradually…

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By Totomai M (11) on 21 Feb 2015

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 Trevor W (293) on 03 Jan 2016

Interesting story of a unique woman, what a mystery…

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By Randy L (252) on 08 Apr 2016

Like a giant gong struck during its opening segment, the flukey serendipity of the almost -lost- to -history of this major artist reverberates…

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By Ian G (848) on 01 Apr 2015

A very riveting doc that originally started out as a research piece by John Maloof that led him to an auction house to secure some historical…

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By Hilary A White (243) for Sunday Independent (Ireland) (504) on 30 May 2016

It is rare to find a documentary as beautifully weighted or that lives and breathes with as much spirit as this secret history. Essential viewing…

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By Guilherme J (132) on 18 Feb 2015

Uma história surpreendente sobre uma personagem fascinante. É incrível como pessoas assim acabam sendo eventualmente descobertas por mero acaso…

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