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My Name Is Bill W.

James Woods (Actor), JoBeth Williams (Actor), Daniel Petrie (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: VHS Tape
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Here's another example of TV giving James Woods the chance to stretch out from the intense-psycho roles he seems restricted to in too many of his movies. In My Name Is Bill W. he plays Bill Wilson, the overreaching businessman from the Roaring '20s who went on to found Alcoholics Anonymous. Woods gets plenty of chances to stretch out here in Bill's headlong slide to the bottom, through the terrors of the Wall Street crash (which amplifies a two-fisted drinking problem) and into the loss of everything he holds dear. Yet Woods also is convincing as the man who understands just how insidious his disease is and learns to try to take everything one day at a time. He receives strong support from James Garner as the alcoholic physician who teams with Bill to make AA a viable proposition. --Marshall Fine

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN July 22 2000
Format:VHS Tape
An excellent depiction of the true insanity and ultimate recovery from alcoholism. I really enjoyed watching this film a few years ago in early sobriety and can't wait to see it again and again. James Woods does a great job at depicting the hopeless and helpless alcoholic which many of us became. His rise from the depths of hell is not to be forgotten. 12-stepers will never forget the "Keep it simple" phrase which Dr. Bob gives to Bill on his death bed.
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NO HUMAN POWER Feb 22 2002
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I saw an interview with James Woods, where he stated that the directors wanted to cut out the seen where Bill is standing by the window explaining to Lois how cunning, baffling and self-destructive his disease is, but inspite of all that what he really wants most right now is another drink. James Woods told them that if they cut it out, he would not accept the role because it is what every alcoholic needs to hear and identify with. I highly respect him for that and would like to say THANKS!!! The scene at the end were Bill is 12-stepping a newcomer is priceless. The seen where he's in the motel trying to get in touch with Dr Bob, will make any recovering alcoholic grateful that we don't have to go to the same lengths as he did to share their experience, strength and hope with another alcoholic to stay sober one more day. Great performances by all!
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Excellent Oct 17 2011
By Amazon User TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
A very accurate portrayal of the lives of alcoholics and their families who suffer right along with them. Where would a lot of people be today without the vision and dream that these two men had to join together in Unity and to service the needs of other suffering alcoholics. Well worth the watch!
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Most recent customer reviews
Awesome!!
This film is fantastic in explaining/documenting the beginnings of the AA movement! It is also well done as a film in general, well acted, written and entertaining. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2010 by Darlene Simpson
Consistantly watched, and consistantly appreciated.
My Name is Bill W. is in our film library at A Home Away Retreat. It is required watching for our guests as they begin to learn about the disease of alcoholism, and to learn about... Read more
Published on Feb 13 2010 by Jane Derry
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... Read more

Published on Mar 1 2003 by Bookworm
Wonderful Movie on The Birth of A. A.
As a recovering alcoholic myself, I find this movie an accurate and moving portrayal on the life of Bill Wilson and the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous. Read more
Published on Sep 30 2002 by Kelly P.
A MUST SEE FOR ANYONE IN THE 12 STEP PROGRAM
If you are recovering from any type of substance abuse and want to know the history of how Alcoholics Anonymous was founded, you MUST see this video. Read more
Published on April 10 2002
A Movie That Every Recovering Alcoholic Must OWN
I have watched this movie at least 6 times and never tire of it. As a recovering alcoholic it could be me in that movie and it makes me remember what it was like. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2002 by Raymond E. Saller
Great Movie
I loved all of this movie; however, I particularly like the part where Bill W and his wife are attending a group where Bill is not known and everyone is quoting him. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2000
What we used tobe like what happend and what we are like now
This movie gives an excellent view of the begining of AA, and shows just how human and alcoholic Bill Wilson was.It's a must see for anyone who is in a 12 step recovery program
Published on April 16 2000
A must see for anyone interested in alcoholism
Whether you are an alcoholic or an alcoholism counselor, this movie is a must see. The history of A.A. is presented in an interesting format. Read more
Published on Sep 24 1999
A moving, honest account of the origins of A.A.
Be sure to purchase this video and show it to all your friends, especially the ones you have in A.A. This is a wonderful film. I wish I could have met Bill W. Read more
Published on Aug 23 1999
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