Vivian Maier's pictures had been seemingly destined for obscurity, misplaced among the many muddle of the numerous objects she'd collected all through her life. As an alternative these photographs have shaken the world of avenue pictures and irrevocably modified the lifetime of the person who introduced them to the general public eye. This movie brings to life the fascinating turns and travails of the unbelievable saga of John Maloof's discovery of Vivian Maier, unravelling this mysterious story via her documentary movies, images, odd collections and private accounts from the folks that knew her. What began as a weblog to indicate her work shortly grew to become a viral sensation within the pictures world. Pictures destined for the trash heap now line gallery exhibitions, a forthcoming e book and this documentary movie.