Deemed the "Mozart of psychotherapy" and the grandfather of modern hypnosis, psychiatrist Milton H. Erikson's methods and findings are well-known parts of therapy now. However, unlike Sigmund Freud and other pioneers in his field, his name remains relatively unknown. That's why Alexander Vesely, in conjunction with the Milton H. Erikson Foundation in Phoenix, decided to make a documentary about the doctor and his impact on how therapy is approached today. Vesely explains the importance of Erikson, his inspirational story, and how he made a documentary about a man who passed away nearly 34 years ago.

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