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Overview this movie chronicles the life of bill wilson, who, along with dr. It then shows how he developed the philosophy underpinning the alcoholics anonymous organization. I think the frame of the movie was a bit smaller than that of my tv, so. The movie my name is bill w let the viewer learn not only the background of the group but the story of the founders.

It stars james woods as a stockbroker whose career is decimated by the great stockmarket crash of 1929. James woods jobeth williams james garner 1989 businessman bill wilson james woods and dr. This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker william griffith wilson, a world war i veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. This is a biography of bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Won outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie. It really benefits from the high calibre cast who dont just act but get into their characters and in doing so bring the story and dialogue to life. After seeing this movie i did some additional research. Before ebby called on bill, they show ebby talking to lois and lois suggesting he call. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Wilson is cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, a man included in time magazines 100 persons of the 20th century.

He was joined onscreen by another favorite, james garner, who played dr. Hold to download or tapclick to play the mp3 audio tape. The true story of the founders of alcoholics anonymous. Was there an event that triggered an increase in your use. I recently had the opportunity to view the movie, my name is bill w. He was the cofounder of alcoholics anonymous with robert holbrook smith aka dr. Bob james garner, which eventually leads to the formation of alcoholics anonymous. Borchert, who wrote the film for television, based it on the true story of william griffith wilson and dr. It has no leadership, it charges no money, its just rooms of former drunks, and a great many people find it helps them stay sober for as the program says one day at a. With james woods, jobeth williams, james garner, gary sinise. When love is not enough watch online alcoholism, it can happen to you 12 step prayers recovery prayer surrender prayer chapter 5 how it works alcoholics anonymous aa 12 steps 12 steps of aa audio book. My name is bill w reunited the stars of the highly acclaimed 1986 tv movie.

About the author william g borchert was nominated for an emmy in 1989 for writing the highly acclaimed warner brothershallmark hall of fame movie, my name is bill w. Based on the life of the former first lady, this film depicts the ups and downs of betty ford gena rowlands, the wife of president gerald ford josef sommer. Bill wilson, cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, was no saint. The film was based upon material gathered from personal interviews and indepth research. Type responses to questions in the response boxes my name is bill w.

Download free audiobooks in the mp3 format or play them straight via youtube. It traces both bills family history of alcoholism, how he became an alcoholic, and how he stopped drinking. This touching story serves as a great example of how ordinary people can and do solve social problems in a voluntary society. But in the throes of his success as a stockbroker, he. This time woods has the bigger role as the reallife bill wilson, who comes. Director daniel petrie star james garner, james woods, gary sinise, jobeth williams special features. Alcoholism12 step support my name is bill w the movie fact or fiction hey all, just recently watched my name is bill w i noticed a few things that are different. My name is bill w reunited the stars of the highly acclaimed 1986 tv movie the promise. My name is bill w 1989 bill makes a decision youtube. This time woods has the bigger role as the reallife bill wilson, who comes marching home from world war one with a little liquor problem. Name my name is bill w story about the founding of aa dutch. And if its a film that overtly lionizes its subject, its also honest about his failings. What is most remarkable about aa is that for many alcoholics, it works.

Wilsons career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets dr. Bob smith james garner meet in 1935 and found alcoholics anonymous. It traces both bill s family history of alcoholism, how he became an alcoholic, and how he stopped drinking. It begins with bills return from world war i and shows his rise to success as a stockbroker, his financial ruin as a result of the stock market crash of 1929, and the progression of his alcoholism. But the movie starts before then, when bill wilson was still.

One of my favorite actors, james woods, played bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. In that way, i suppose, that honesty and forthrightness also pays tribute to aa. This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker william griffith. Robert smith along with a dozen other contributors from the medical field, the oxford group, prominent psychologists and clergymen. In bill s quest for recovery, he forms a support group with fellow alcoholic, dr. No teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view enter fullscreen for fullscreen mode. Starring winona ryder as lois wilson, barry pepper as bill wilson, adam greydon reid as ebby thatcher. The film includes interviews with several recovering alcoholics. James woods, a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20s and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism, only to become the cofounder of alcoholics anonymous years later. But the movie starts before then, when bill wilson was still drinking. My name is bill w true story about the founding of aa. Before ebby called on bill, they show ebby talking to lois and lois suggesting he call on bill. Im not even in aa but i think its really cool how it all started and how much i could relate to the main character. Alcoholism my name is bill w allot of people have probably already seen this movie, i just watched it for the first time and thought it was really great.