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Year: 2008
Director: Aaron Wiederspahn
Plot: A fusion of dream-state and reality permeates Aaron Wiederspahn’s dazzling directorial debut about a man’s search for meaning within the ache of despair. Finn (David Strathairn) is a high school English teacher in a small New England community who is entering a mid-life crisis brought on by a recent tragedy for which he blames himself. Giving in to a compulsion which he can hardly understand, let alone explain to his wife and young son, Finn decides to abandon his routine life in hopes of finding an answer to “why” and the redemption he needs to go on living. He takes a small room in a boarding house and arises everyday to walk the streets with his book-laden cart trying to sell encyclopedias to the town locals. Along the way, he encounters a wide variety of folks; sales are made, relationships flicker and he struggles on. Finn’s anxieties begin to consume him as he finds himself pursued by an unrelenting ghost. Circling through sleepless nights and desperate days, Finn at last encounters another soul who also appears to be haunted by something beyond his control. Soon, they enter into an uneasy partnership of loneliness and disconnection, which will fatefully lead Finn toward an unexpected and sublime awakening. In a sincere and loving way, The Sensation of Sight focuses on people who are dealing with some significant potholes in their lives. The always dependable David Strathairn turns in another brilliantly understated performance that keeps you riveted every step of the way as the film peels back one layer at a time to look under the surface at universally recognized experiences.

Interview with Aaron Wiederspahn about The Sensation of Sight
Aaron interviews Aaron Wiederspahn about how art has the power to help us bust out of our skin and have a transcendent experience.
(11/11/2006 Starz Denver Film Festival)


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Aaron reviews The Sensation of Sight
Aaron talks about transcendence in film and the beauty of Sensation of Sight.
(11/11/2006 Starz Denver Film Festival)


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]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:45:04 GMTThe Sensation of Sight2008Aaron WiederspahnA fusion of dream-state and reality permeates Aaron Wiederspahn’s dazzling directorial debut about a man’s search for meaning within the ache of despair. Finn (David Strathairn) is a high school English teacher in a small New England community who is entering a mid-life crisis brought on by a recent tragedy for which he blames himself. Giving in to a compulsion which he can hardly understand, let alone explain to his wife and young son, Finn decides to abandon his routine life in hopes of finding an answer to “why” and the redemption he needs to go on living. He takes a small room in a boarding house and arises everyday to walk the streets with his book-laden cart trying to sell encyclopedias to the town locals. Along the way, he encounters a wide variety of folks; sales are made, relationships flicker and he struggles on. Finn’s anxieties begin to consume him as he finds himself pursued by an unrelenting ghost. Circling through sleepless nights and desperate days, Finn at last encounters another soul who also appears to be haunted by something beyond his control. Soon, they enter into an uneasy partnership of loneliness and disconnection, which will fatefully lead Finn toward an unexpected and sublime awakening. In a sincere and loving way, The Sensation of Sight focuses on people who are dealing with some significant potholes in their lives. The always dependable David Strathairn turns in another brilliantly understated performance that keeps you riveted every step of the way as the film peels back one layer at a time to look under the surface at universally recognized experiences. <br><br><b>Interview with Aaron Wiederspahn about <i>The Sensation of Sight</i></b><br>Aaron interviews Aaron Wiederspahn about how art has the power to help us bust out of our skin and have a transcendent experience.<br>(11/11/2006 Starz Denver Film Festival)<br><br><embed src="http://odeo.com/flash/audio_player_tiny_black.swf" quality="high" width="145" height="25" name="audio_player_tiny_black" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="audio_id=2476813&audio_duration=338.604&valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://media.odeo.com/4/9/6/DFF061110Weiderspa001.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /></embed><br /><a style="font-size: 9px; padding-left: 35px; color: #f39; letter-spacing: -1px; text-decoration: none" href="http://odeo.com/audio/2476813/view">powered by <strong>ODEO</strong></a> <br><br><b>Aaron reviews <i>The Sensation of Sight</i></b><br>Aaron talks about transcendence in film and the beauty of <em>Sensation of Sight</em>.<br>(11/11/2006 Starz Denver Film Festival)<br><br><embed src="http://odeo.com/flash/audio_player_tiny_black.swf" quality="high" width="145" height="25" name="audio_player_tiny_black" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="audio_id=2466853&audio_duration=168.077&valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://media.odeo.com/3/0/6/DFF061110_Smith_Sen128K001.mp3" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" /></embed><br /><a style="font-size: 9px; padding-left: 35px; color: #f39; letter-spacing: -1px; text-decoration: none" href="http://odeo.com/audio/2466853/view">powered by <strong>ODEO</strong></a> 20Tag Target (>10)2324http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s290097.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/The_Sensation_of_Sight/290097/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/Re_The_Sensation_of_Sight/366/38356/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: tadiv
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Post Date: 12/13/2008 7:45:04 PM
Body: My review of The Sensation of Sight is here. Tom
]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:45:04 GMTtadivSpout Mavens12/13/2008 7:45:04 PMMy review of The Sensation of Sight is here. Tom http://www.spout.com/blogs/tadiv/archive/2008/12/13/38355.aspx Post By: tadiv
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Post Date: 12/13/2008 7:39:40 PM
Body: Monterey Media, in association with Either/Or Films, presents The Sensation of Sight, a film written and directed by Aaron J. Wiederspahn. The Sensation of Sight stars David Strathairn with Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies, Jane Adams, Ann Cusack, Joseph Mazzello, Elisabeth Waterston, and Scott Wilson. This film is MPAA rated "R" for language. This picture runs 134 minutes. Finn, a popular High School English teacher, seems to have gone over the edge as he seeks to understand why things have happened a particular way in his life. He wanders the streets of his little town selling encyclopedias. In parallel, we meet Dylan and a drifter. Dylan is a local who has struggles of his own as does the drifter. In parallel and intertwined, the characters seek to understand the curves thrown at them by life. Well filmed and edited, The Sensation of Sight is a solidly told story by first-time director Aaron J. Wiederspahn. The Sensation of Sight tells the story of people dealing with life. Not everyday life, but the life that comes when a curve ball is tossed into the everyday mix of things. Why do people do the unexpected? Why do their actions so profoundly affect us? Why didn't we see it coming and why were we not able to stop it before it happened? Why did something so seemingly routine turn into something life-altering? Finn is trying to deal with these questions. So is Dylan and a drifter who has an ever-present silent partner. Oddly, Finn deals with it by leaving his wife and child to live in the local Bed and Breakfast and wander the streets. He's seeking to understand why – or to make amends. It takes time, but we begin to understand the chain of events. The story is told somewhat out of order, but it is not too complicated and while the black and white flashbacks are a bit heavy handed, they are also effective. Why is Finn wandering the streets selling encyclopedias? The Sensation of Sight is a solid film and well worth the time spent to soak it in.
]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:39:40 GMTtadivtadiv Blog12/13/2008 7:39:40 PMMonterey Media, in association with Either/Or Films, presents The Sensation of Sight, a film written and directed by Aaron J. Wiederspahn. The Sensation of Sight stars David Strathairn with Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies, Jane Adams, Ann Cusack, Joseph Mazzello, Elisabeth Waterston, and Scott Wilson. This film is MPAA rated "R" for language. This picture runs 134 minutes. Finn, a popular High School English teacher, seems to have gone over the edge as he seeks to understand why things have happened a particular way in his life. He wanders the streets of his little town selling encyclopedias. In parallel, we meet Dylan and a drifter. Dylan is a local who has struggles of his own as does the drifter. In parallel and intertwined, the characters seek to understand the curves thrown at them by life. Well filmed and edited, The Sensation of Sight is a solidly told story by first-time director Aaron J. Wiederspahn. The Sensation of Sight tells the story of people dealing with life. Not everyday life, but the life that comes when a curve ball is tossed into the everyday mix of things. Why do people do the unexpected? Why do their actions so profoundly affect us? Why didn't we see it coming and why were we not able to stop it before it happened? Why did something so seemingly routine turn into something life-altering? Finn is trying to deal with these questions. So is Dylan and a drifter who has an ever-present silent partner. Oddly, Finn deals with it by leaving his wife and child to live in the local Bed and Breakfast and wander the streets. He's seeking to understand why &ndash; or to make amends. It takes time, but we begin to understand the chain of events. The story is told somewhat out of order, but it is not too complicated and while the black and white flashbacks are a bit heavy handed, they are also effective. Why is Finn wandering the streets selling encyclopedias? The Sensation of Sight is a solid film and well worth the time spent to soak it in. http://www.spout.com/groups/Spout_Mavens/The_Sensation_of_Sight/366/37327/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: rjsprague
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Body: I've got one of these if anyone is interested. The_Sensation_of_Sight's detail page
]]>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:42:35 GMTrjspragueSpout Mavens11/14/2008 4:42:35 PMI've got one of these if anyone is interested. <a href='http://www.spout.com/films/The_Sensation_of_Sight/290097/default.aspx'>The_Sensation_of_Sight's detail page</a> http://www.spout.com/blogs/harve3/archive/2008/9/12/35075.aspx Post By: harve3
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Post Date: 9/12/2008 3:09:19 PM
Body: I saw this film in NYC and now own a copy; this is one to see again and again (I've seen it 3 times already) and share with friends. It moved me emotionally, it made me think, it was beautiful to look at. The people I was with in NY spent a long time afterwards just talking about the intricate entanglements of the characters--all of which were brilliantly performed by the ensemble of actors, most notably David Strathairn, of course, as well as Jane Adams and Ian Somerhalder, who proved he's actually a very talented actor, not just a pretty face on the first season of Lost. If you buy a DVD, as I did, be sure to watch the interesting 30-minute doc on "The Making of The Sensation of Sight". It's hard to believe they made this beauty in 18 days. This is a unique indie that will be most enjoyed by people who like art films and foreign films. If escapist entertainment is your thing, don't bother!
]]>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:09:19 GMTharve3harve3 Blog9/12/2008 3:09:19 PMI saw this film in NYC and now own a copy; this is one to see again and again (I've seen it 3 times already) and share with friends. It moved me emotionally, it made me think, it was beautiful to look at. The people I was with in NY spent a long time afterwards just talking about the intricate entanglements of the characters--all of which were brilliantly performed by the ensemble of actors, most notably David Strathairn, of course, as well as Jane Adams and Ian Somerhalder, who proved he's actually a very talented actor, not just a pretty face on the first season of Lost. If you buy a DVD, as I did, be sure to watch the interesting 30-minute doc on "The Making of The Sensation of Sight". It's hard to believe they made this beauty in 18 days. This is a unique indie that will be most enjoyed by people who like art films and foreign films. If escapist entertainment is your thing, don't bother! http://www.spout.com/blogs/gm33/archive/2008/9/9/34959.aspx Post By: gm33
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Post Date: 9/9/2008 9:22:50 PM
Body: This movie is differert from anything I've seen in recent years. It asks you to meet it on its own terms and to take the time it demands to draw you in. But if you let it work its magic, you'll be rewarded big time. The performances are so real, headed by David Strathairn in another amazing turn. Jane Adams and everyone else is wonderful. This is one of those films that draws you in and doesn't let you go. Give this one a chance, be patient with it, and if you're willing to allow a film to slowly wash over you and engage your mind as well as your heart , then you're in for a cinematic treat.
]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:22:50 GMTgm33gm33 Blog9/9/2008 9:22:50 PMThis movie is differert from anything I've seen in recent years. It asks you to meet it on its own terms and to take the time it demands to draw you in. But if you let it work its magic, you'll be rewarded big time. The performances are so real, headed by David Strathairn in another amazing turn. Jane Adams and everyone else is wonderful. This is one of those films that draws you in and doesn't let you go. Give this one a chance, be patient with it, and if you're willing to allow a film to slowly wash over you and engage your mind as well as your heart , then you're in for a cinematic treat. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/beautiful/MemberTagFilms.aspxbeautiful
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