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# My Name Is Bill W

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My Name Is Bill W. (DVD)Bill Wilson had everything: a loving wife, good health and a promising career as a securities analyst. Then came the depression . . . and a downward spiral into a state of almost constant drunkenness. My Name Is Bill W. is the powerful story of Bill Wilson's lifelong struggle for sobriety and his role in founding one of the most successful self-help organizations in history --Alcoholics Anonymous(AA).]]>

Review: The "ROOTS" of "Alcoholics Anonymous" - Are you an alocoholic? Is someone you love an alcoholic? It really doesn't matter. This movie, regrettably is available only on VHS, will give you insight, understanding, and hope. Hope, that most fragile of words, is the basis of this incredible made-for-TV motion picture. Bill Wilson comes home from World War I a hero. He then conquers Wall Street. He marries the love of his life, Lois. He then discovers both a new god, a new lover, a new idol; the bottle. This unflinching film looks at the descent of of alcoholic into hell, and his journey back, guided, not by the spirit of Virgil, but by another alcoholic, Doctor Bob. Together, they find a "cure" for an "incurable" disease. The disease of alcoholism. Neither could cure themselves, but together, they could find the way out of hell into if not paradise, at least life; life on life's terms. This film has been called the AA "Roots." I won't take up that guantlet. This film stands alone. The performances by James Woods, JoBeth Williams and James Garner stand on their own merits. It tells the story of one man's descent into the hell of addiction , and his return to the land of the living. Woods plays Bill W. with remarkable restraint, not denigrating into the hystrionics of Jack Lemmon in "The Lost Weekend"; as brilliant and well-meaning as that film is. Nor does this movie fall into high camp, as did "Reefer Madness" in the late Thirties. Instead, in "My Name Is Bill W.", we see a man driven to the depths of despair. A man beaten is beaten into the dust. To quote Cecil B. DeMille, "the dust from which prophets and holy men are formed. . ." Yet, this film is not preachy. It tells a story. A true story, all the more frightening, because it is true. Watch this movie. Listen to its message of hope, of truth, of honesty, openness, and willingness. Hear the story of the damned, who somehow, someway, found salvation. You will be moved. I promise you.
Review: This movie is an EXCELLENT movie, that shows how AA originally started - This movie is an EXCELLENT movie, that shows how AA originally started. It shows the history of how it all began back in the 1930's. It is actually very compelling, bu showing the seemingly "innocent" drinking" and how social drinking, for some people may turn into a full blown addiction, alcoholism. It shows how seriously the person who is alcoholic can be in denial, as well as their loved ones, who think their family or friend "can't really be an alcoholic, those are people living under a bridge, uneducated, or homeless" type of myths. It accurately describes the "disease concept" of alcoholism, and shows how people with severe alcoholism can get help from AA, and how well it works, It shows the growth of popularity in AA, as it has evolved and spread to be an International phenomenon, with excellent results for those who put their heart into following the "12 Steps" of recovery. It also introduces the concept of how "Al anon" came to be in existence. This is a very touching story, very well done, compelling. I have used it many years as a tool to teach clients and family members in rehabilitation centers, and it helped them really get a grasp on what they were felling and how to get help. It also does a great Job of reducing the "stigma" surrounding alcoholism, and may make it easier for people considering to get help, to actually try going to a meeting!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B000ERVK4Y |
| Actors  | Gary Sinise, James Garner, James Woods, JoBeth Williams |
| Aspect Ratio  | 1.33:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,751 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,688 in Drama DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,892) |
| Director  | Daniel Petrie |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 2210824 |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified |
| MPAA rating  | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format  | Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Producers  | Daniel Petrie, James Garner, Peter K. Duchow |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.5 inches; 0.01 ounces |
| Release date  | June 6, 2006 |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 40 minutes |
| Studio  | WarnerBrothers |
| Subtitles:  | French, Spanish |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Daniel Petrie, Gary Sinise, James Garner, James Woods, JoBeth Williams, Peter K. Duchow
- **Format:** Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
- **Genre:** Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 40 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The "ROOTS" of "Alcoholics Anonymous"
*by B***M on March 1, 2003*

Are you an alocoholic? Is someone you love an alcoholic? It really doesn't matter. This movie, regrettably is available only on VHS, will give you insight, understanding, and hope. Hope, that most fragile of words, is the basis of this incredible made-for-TV motion picture. Bill Wilson comes home from World War I a hero. He then conquers Wall Street. He marries the love of his life, Lois. He then discovers both a new god, a new lover, a new idol; the bottle. This unflinching film looks at the descent of of alcoholic into hell, and his journey back, guided, not by the spirit of Virgil, but by another alcoholic, Doctor Bob. Together, they find a "cure" for an "incurable" disease. The disease of alcoholism. Neither could cure themselves, but together, they could find the way out of hell into if not paradise, at least life; life on life's terms. This film has been called the AA "Roots." I won't take up that guantlet. This film stands alone. The performances by James Woods, JoBeth Williams and James Garner stand on their own merits. It tells the story of one man's descent into the hell of addiction < and YES, alcoholism is an addiction >, and his return to the land of the living. Woods plays Bill W. with remarkable restraint, not denigrating into the hystrionics of Jack Lemmon in "The Lost Weekend"; as brilliant and well-meaning as that film is. Nor does this movie fall into high camp, as did "Reefer Madness" in the late Thirties. Instead, in "My Name Is Bill W.", we see a man driven to the depths of despair. A man beaten is beaten into the dust. To quote Cecil B. DeMille, "the dust from which prophets and holy men are formed. . ." Yet, this film is not preachy. It tells a story. A true story, all the more frightening, because it is true. Watch this movie. Listen to its message of hope, of truth, of honesty, openness, and willingness. Hear the story of the damned, who somehow, someway, found salvation. You will be moved. I promise you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This movie is an EXCELLENT movie, that shows how AA originally started
*by M***L on December 27, 2016*

This movie is an EXCELLENT movie, that shows how AA originally started. It shows the history of how it all began back in the 1930's. It is actually very compelling, bu showing the seemingly "innocent" drinking" and how social drinking, for some people may turn into a full blown addiction, alcoholism. It shows how seriously the person who is alcoholic can be in denial, as well as their loved ones, who think their family or friend "can't really be an alcoholic, those are people living under a bridge, uneducated, or homeless" type of myths. It accurately describes the "disease concept" of alcoholism, and shows how people with severe alcoholism can get help from AA, and how well it works, It shows the growth of popularity in AA, as it has evolved and spread to be an International phenomenon, with excellent results for those who put their heart into following the "12 Steps" of recovery. It also introduces the concept of how "Al anon" came to be in existence. This is a very touching story, very well done, compelling. I have used it many years as a tool to teach clients and family members in rehabilitation centers, and it helped them really get a grasp on what they were felling and how to get help. It also does a great Job of reducing the "stigma" surrounding alcoholism, and may make it easier for people considering to get help, to actually try going to a meeting!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Miraculous Story of AA
*by J***Y on January 22, 2014*

James Woods plays Bill Wilson, a successful business man and combat veteran of WWI who become a slave to alcohol. Supported by a wife that could have left and a God who inspired him Wilson went on the break the hold of drinking by helping others and relying on God and founding AA. It is a great depiction of a true story that laid the foundation to a saga that continues to save countless lives. As alcohol continues to ravage millions of lives who seek refuge from their fears and regrets by believing the lie that there is comfort in escape, this true story leads the viewer to another path, that of abstinence, recovery and a fulfilled life of helping others as one helps them self. Watch this movie. It's worth it.

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