One documentary whose central character has haunted me is
Finding Vivian Maier (Dirs. John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, 2013). Vivian Maier was a nanny who secretly took 100,000 photos in Chicago and New York City during the twentieth century. She used a camera, and while the camera was never hidden, she was so
invisible that people did not even notice she was taking their pictures. She kept her photography hidden from all who knew her. As a result of the film, Maier's work is now displayed in galleries and museums.
The New York Times has acclaimed her as “one of
America’s more insightful street photographers," according to Maloof's website. I love the unique way she saw city life, and especially people, through her photographs. Moreover, I love the way she saw herself through her self-portraits.
Here is a Pintrest board I made with some of her photos:
https://pin.it/ne5gtpjzljf6vj
Works Cited
Maloof, John and Charlie Siskel, directors. Finding Vivian Maier. Ravine Pictures, 2013.
“Official Website of Vivian Maier .” Vivian Maier Photographer, Maloof Collection, Ltd., 2018,
www.vivianmaier.com/.
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