Wednesday, May 21, 2014

FINDING VIVIAN MAIER





F.Y.I.
Vivian Dorothea Maier: February 1, 1926 – April 21, 2009

REVIEW
A fascinating documentary about a nanny who had a private side to her which only came to light after her death: she was an accomplished photographer who did not exhibit her work.

Although the question of “why not?” is not really answered we are provided some insight to the woman from people she cared for or those who employed her. Interspersed with these interviews are many of the 100,000 still photographs and snippets of 8-mm home movies she took over the years.

As one movie-goer has so succinctly put it “Interesting photos from a most unusual/troubled woman. Interesting film.” I agree.

CLASSIFICATION  

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