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Rating:  - A classic
This movie is one of the best representations of how Bill W. and Dr. Bob met, thus forming what is now Alcoholics Anonymous. The movie takes place around the 1930's and gives you a glimpse into the world of Bill Wilson, an alcoholic, and the struggles that him and his wife went through as his disease progressed. Not much could be done for an alcoholic in those days. Today, there are many 12-step programs and treatment centers that are able to offer hope to the suffering alcoholic or addict. This movie, though serious in subject matter, is a well-written, heartwarming approach to the history of the co-founders of AA. James Woods and James Garner do an amazing job acting as Bill W. and Dr. Bob. It's a classic.
Rating: - Insight into Alcoholism
James Woods portrays the alcoholic very well and I would recommend anyone with an alcohol problem to watch this movie. The sheer pain that he inflicts emotionally on his wife and the people around him is frightening. As an alcoholic myself I could feel his desperation.
Rating: - A great movie about the beginnings of AA
I first saw this movie on TV 12 or 15 years ago. It's well played, although a little corny in some spots, and I feel that it moves along too quickly in other places to get the real feel for what was going on at the time. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie as a whole and as I am 20 years sober this year, I am quite glad to find a better copy than my recorded one.
Garner plays a great Doctor Bob and Woods an ambitious Bill W. The scenes at the hospital show how important the doctor there was to the creation of the group and that alcoholism was being recognized as something other than a "moral malady".
If you are interested in how AA came to be and who was involved, this is a great video. Otherwise, find a meeting in your area and keep going until you get your questions answered. Worked for me.
Rating: - Mr Borchert (the writer) has done a magnificent job! - Well Done!
This movie is "The Gold Standard" on any movie that deals with hope, fellowship and recovery.
Simply, it is the best!
Excellent work Bill!
Rating:  - good
good movie on the struggles of founder of aa. mostly factual, very little hollywood hype.
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