What happens when a photograph, a home movie, or an audio tape is your only link to a family member you never knew?

This is the question at the heart of A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, a deeply personal documentary that follows journalist Rachel Seed on a multi-year journey to connect with her mother, Sheila Turner-Seed, who died when Rachel was just 18 months old.

The discovery of a rich archive of her mother's work becomes the catalyst for Rachel's investigation. Sheila was a trailblazing photojournalist whose work not only stands on its own but is also preserved in her recorded interviews with photography legends like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Cecil Beaton, and Gordon Parks.



As Rachel delves into this treasure trove of images and sounds, a conversation between mother and daughter begins to unfold across time. A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY is a poignant exploration of universal themes like memory, grief, and the enduring power of legacy. This genre-bending film offers a haunting and delightful look at how we piece together the stories of those we've lost.

Winner of the Truer than Fiction Award at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards, A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY is a testament to the power of film to bridge the gap between past and present.

To learn more about the decade-long journey to create this remarkable film, join our conversation with filmmaker Rachel Seed on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now.

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