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Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy

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2018 | 45 min | Documentary, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 45 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

An associative view of the days, nights and characters that enclosed the life of Arthur Janov, which defines in the conclusion "It's never too late to have a happy childhood". Arthur Janov (1924-2017) was a classic instance of being the right charismatic therapist at the right time - the zeitgeist. Dr. Janov first heard about the embryo to the primal scream through one of his patients when he performed conventional psycho dynamic therapy. It was an absurd theatre performance by Raphael Montañez Ortiz called "Mommy, Daddy" presented in London, 1966. The birth of Primal therapy happened when Arthur Janov's book, "The Primal Scream" was published early 1970.

How it earned its rating

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  • AudiencesNot counted

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  • AwardsNot counted

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  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ulf Kjell Gür

  • Arthur Janov
  • Vivian Janov
  • John La BriolaChuck Weiss
  • Ken Kesey
  • John Lennon
  • Mariselena GuglielmiThe Seeker
  • Raphael Montañez Ortíz
  • Fritz Perls
  • R.D. Laing