Finding Vivian Maier
March 2014
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Tom Long
Every time one of her photos flashes on the screen, the woman's genius is undeniable.
Ann Hornaday
A film that leaves a large part of its subject's mystery gratifyingly intact.
Joe Williams
The holes in the story are papered over with such beautiful photographs that few viewers could complain.
Mark Feeney
This is an amazing tale, and Maloof has labored mightily to flesh it out. He's almost as odd as Maier was.
Bill Goodykoontz
Through dogged research and interviews with the (now-grown) children Maier cared for, along with their parents (including Phil Donahue), a profile emerges, and it's fascinating.
Steven Rea
Finding Vivian Maier is a find in more ways than one.
Critic reviews
Tom Long
Every time one of her photos flashes on the screen, the woman's genius is undeniable.
Ann Hornaday
A film that leaves a large part of its subject's mystery gratifyingly intact.
Joe Williams
The holes in the story are papered over with such beautiful photographs that few viewers could complain.
Mark Feeney
This is an amazing tale, and Maloof has labored mightily to flesh it out. He's almost as odd as Maier was.
Bill Goodykoontz
Through dogged research and interviews with the (now-grown) children Maier cared for, along with their parents (including Phil Donahue), a profile emerges, and it's fascinating.
User reviews

Amazing! I was so glad that I finally came across this! It is an amazing documentary. Vivian Maier was a strange and very complex woman that took some incredible photgraphs. I am very happy her film was found and brought to share with the public. You get to see a little glimpse of the world as she did through her eyes. And you get to know a little more about this amazing "mystery woman".
Cast and credits
Actors | John Maloof, Mary Ellen Mark, Phil Donahue, Vivian Maier, Tim Roth |
Producers | John Maloof, Charlie Siskel, Jeff Garlin |
Director | John Maloof, Charlie Siskel |
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
83 minutes
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