“Traumatic memories are not stored like other memories. They're encoded in a way that makes them feel like they're still happening—they haven’t been placed in the past.”
Daniela Schiller, PhD, Director of the Schiller Lab, Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine
“Healing happens when we witness those memories without being triggered by them.” Paul Browde, M.D, Psychiatrist
Explore how memory and trauma intertwine—and how art can help heal.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND SEE MEMORY follows artist Viviane Silvera as she delves into the enigmatic world of memory, using her studio as a canvas for both artistic expression and scientific inquiry. The film opens with Viviane's personal reflections on the mysterious and powerful nature of memory. As she paints, she contemplates how memories are formed, altered, and stored, leading her to seek out the insights of neuroscientists and therapists who have dedicated their lives to understanding these processes.
The documentary seamlessly blends art and science, with each stroke of Viviane’s brush interwoven with the insights of experts like neuroscientist Daniela Schiller, psychiatrist Robert Elvove, psychotherapist Cheryl Dolinger Brown, and psychiatrist Paul Browde. Together, they explore the dynamic nature of memory, revealing that our recollections are not fixed but are continually reconstructed, influenced by our emotions and experiences.
The scientists share groundbreaking research on how trauma is encoded in the brain and how art and therapy can help make inflexible, painful memories more malleable, offering hope for healing.
"The Science Behind See Memory" is a deeply introspective and visually dynamic exploration of the interplay between memory, trauma, and creativity. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, showing how understanding and reimagining our past can illuminate a path to healing and growth.
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