Invisible Imagination

Description

Sarah Taylor, an award-winning film editor, faces the unique challenge of aphantasia, a condition that prevents her from visualizing images or memories. In an effort to understand how she has succeeded in a predominantly visual field, she collaborates with Anna Cooley, a hyper-visualizer intrigued by the workings of the brain. Together, they set out to visually represent Sarah’s non-visual experiences, interviewing others with aphantasia and researchers in the field. The documentary reveals varying perspectives on how individuals with aphantasia learn, create, and remember, showcasing the diverse manifestations of human creativity. As Sarah and Anna work to convey the intricacies of aphantasia through their film, they confront the broader implications of visual perception and creativity. They are ultimately left with the question of how to convey Sarah's experiences in a way that resonates with those who can visualize, without finding a definitive solution. The cast includes Sarah Taylor, Anna Cooley, Brian Cooley, and Glen Cooley.