Vivian Maier: Who Took Nanny's Pictures?
Alan Yentob with the story of a nanny who died in 2009 and left behind a secret hoard of photographs. Never seen in her lifetime, and found by chance, they now sell for thousands.
The incredible story of a mysterious nanny who died in 2009 leaving behind a secret hoard - thousands of stunning photographs. Never seen in her lifetime, they were found by chance in a Chicago storage locker and auctioned off cheaply.
Now Vivian Maier has gone viral, and her magical pictures sell for thousands of dollars. Vivian was a tough street photographer, a secret poet of suburbia. In life, she was a recluse, a hoarder, spinning tall tales about her French roots. Presented by Alan Yentob, the film includes stories from those who knew her and those who revealed her astonishing work.
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No Eye Contact
Duration: 01:54
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Vivian Maier - Nanny Photographer
Duration: 02:12
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Editor | Alan Yentob |
| Director | Jill Nicholls |
| Presenter | Alan Yentob |
| Producer | Jill Nicholls |
Broadcasts
Tue 25 Jun 201322:35BBC One except Wales & Wales HD- Tue 25 Jun 201323:35BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
- Tue 5 Aug 201423:10BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
- Tue 5 Aug 201423:40BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Tue 5 Aug 201423:45BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Sun 31 Jul 202222:05
- Mon 1 Apr 202422:30
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