Borchert, who wrote the film for television, based it on the true story of william griffith wilson and dr. I am standing behind james woods talking to a girl. This time woods has the bigger role as the reallife bill wilson, who comes. He was the cofounder of alcoholics anonymous with robert holbrook smith aka dr. 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. But the movie starts before then, when bill wilson was still. What is most remarkable about aa is that for many alcoholics, it works. James woods jobeth williams james garner 1989 businessman bill wilson james woods and dr. Its crucial that we take a look at the life of bill wilson, aka bill w. Bob smith james garner meet in 1935 and found alcoholics anonymous. This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker william griffith. It then shows how he developed the philosophy underpinning the alcoholics anonymous organization. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. This is a really classic film of the history of the cofounders of alcoholics anonymous, bill wilson and dr.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. He was joined onscreen by another favorite, james garner, who played dr. A collection of the top my name is bill w tv movie 1989 imdb wallpapers and backgrounds available for download for free. Before ebby called on bill, they show ebby talking to lois and lois suggesting he call on bill. 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. It traces both bills family history of alcoholism, how he became an alcoholic, and how he stopped drinking. One of my favorite actors, james woods, played bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous. Starring james woods, jobeth williams, and james garner.
Bob james garner, which eventually leads to the formation of alcoholics anonymous. 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. I was proud to work with bill when we made a movie together called my name is bill w. I am an extra in this short scene from the excellent movie my name is bill w, starring james woods, james garner and gary sinise. Upon his return home, what was the event that triggered his spiral out of control. Wilsons career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets dr. The first thing that i took note of was the fact that alcoholism. The life of the wealthy stockbroker whose struggle with alcohol inspired the global support group, alcoholics anonymous. Bill wilson, cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, was no saint. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing my name is bill w. 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. Bill wilson his life and the creation of alcoholics anonymous. This is a biography of bill wilson, the founder of alcoholics anonymous.
James woods, oscarnominated and golden globe and emmy award winning actor. I recently had the opportunity to view the movie, my name is bill w. Before ebby called on bill, they show ebby talking to lois and lois suggesting he call. After seeing this movie i did some additional research. I think the frame of the movie was a bit smaller than that of my tv, so. This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker william griffith wilson james woods, a world war i veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his.
Overview this movie chronicles the life of bill wilson, who, along with dr. What he decides to do about it, as depicted in this scene from the 1989 movie, my name is bill w. Director daniel petrie star james garner, james woods, gary sinise, jobeth williams special features. James woods, a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20s.
My name is bill w true story about the founding of aa. I am especially pleased with his new book since it will help so many. Type responses to questions in the response boxes my name is bill w. It stars james woods as a stockbroker whose career is decimated by the great stockmarket crash of 1929. 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. With james woods, jobeth williams, james garner, gary sinise. The true story of the founders of alcoholics anonymous.
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. These excerpts from various talks and articles by and on bill w. 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. This story showed the ups and downs of the alcoholic and how the idea of alcoholics helping alcoholics came about. Video of bill wilsons struggle with alcoholism and his ultimate victory over his disease through founding aa by. This series was originally posted to aa history buffs by jim b.
The movie my name is bill w was about william griffith wilson nov 26, 1895 jan 24, 1971 he was better known as bill wilson or bill w. He shares his story of recovery and how it relates to gratitude. 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. It was the start of bills attempt to help alcoholics find their way to recovery. My name is bill w 1989 bill makes a decision youtube. The movie my name is bill w let the viewer learn not only the background of the group but the story of the founders. In bills quest for recovery, he forms a support group with fellow alcoholic, dr. It traces both bill s family history of alcoholism, how he became an alcoholic, and how he stopped drinking. We hope you enjoy our growing collection of hd images to use as a background or home screen for your smartphone or computer.
This time woods has the bigger role as the reallife bill wilson, who comes marching home from. Was there an event that triggered an increase in your use. My name is bill w reunited the stars of the highly acclaimed 1986 tv movie the promise. 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. My name is bill w reunited the stars of the highly acclaimed 1986 tv movie. 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. A biography of alcoholics anonymous cofounder bill wilson. This touching story serves as a great example of how ordinary people can and do solve social problems in a voluntary society.