Photos by nanny, focus of film up for Oscar, in legal limbo
CHICAGO (AP) - A legal fight over the streetscape photos by a Chicago nanny who is the subject of an Oscar-nominated film threatens to slow or even stop new releases of her work that have become a sensation only after her death.
The documentary, "Finding Vivian Maier," is up for an Oscar on Sunday.
The enigmatic Maier died with no will, no obvious heirs and no inkling the tens of thousands photographs she snapped as a hobby over decades would become so prized. Now, two men she never knew are tussling over rights to print and sell her photos.
One is John Maloof, who discovered her work. The other is Virginia attorney David Deal, who last year filed notice he'd found a long-lost relative of Maier's.
The legal process could last for years.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.