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201477 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Yalom's Cure

201477 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Irvin D. Yalom, a prominent psychotherapist, shares his insights and experiences in this documentary focused on his life and work.

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Irvin D. Yalom, a prominent psychotherapist, shares his insights and experiences in this documentary focused on his life and work.

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Documentary about the psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom.

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