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| Director: Daniel Petrie
Actors: James Woods, Jobeth Williams, James Garner, Gary Sinise, George Coe
Studio: Warner Home Video
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 5748
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303101410
UPC: 085391337133
EAN: 9786303101415
ASIN: 6303101410
Theatrical Release Date: April 30, 1989
Release Date: September 2, 1997
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 A must see for anyone interested in alcoholism September 24, 1999
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
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. It will help friends and family of alcoholics to better understand this crippling disease. It will give hope to those whose drinking has reached the level of the charcters in this well-told story. Rob
 NO HUMAN POWER February 23, 2002
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
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!
Hope for all. October 17, 2004
A viewer (Long Island, N.Y.)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
A good look into the beginnings of the modern day 12 Step program. Recognized now as an effective way in which to confront addictions/issues on many fronts and not just alcohol alone. Prior to this (November 1934), and apart from Divine intervention, the end for most alcoholics was (is) found in, "jails, institutions or death". One of the scenes in the movie that stands out is when Bill calmly acknowledges that although alcohol is ruining his entire life all he can think of is another drink. Contrast this to a subsequent scene when Bill and Dr. Bob first meet. Bob states that others have tried to help him but to no avail, etc. Bill interjects and tells him that he isn't there to help Bob but rather himself. This gets Bob's attention. 'My Name Is Bill W.', is a story of struggle, hope and ultimately of triumph and whose message is available to anyone who would yield themselves to a new but simple approach to everyday living. Theories can be disputed but results can't be denied. A great many people over the years have had their lives touched by the work of Bill W. and Dr. Bob, who themselves had also discovered, "the easier, softer way".
Identify My Disease! October 23, 2004
Wheelen2003 (Godfrey, Il, USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have seen this move twice, and can identify with Bill coming in drunk after swearing off the sauce many times. The scene where he gets money from Lois to buy more boose comes vividly to mind, and always reminds me of the line in Alcholics Anonymous where he talks of stealing from his wifes slender purse. Today I feel that you can take the alcohol out of my life to clear my mind and body of the substance, but we need recovery,unity and service to find a Higher Power to help clear my mind of wrong thinking. My actions are changed to a better lifestyle as a result of the God given program, which the co-founders recieved and carried out. I'm so glad they had the foresight to create The Alcoholic Foundation so this gift could keep saving lives.
Powerless of Alcohol March 27, 1999
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Movie shares much about the progression of the disease of alcoholism. Most important - it shares the difficulty of not picking up the first drink, the reliance upon a Power Greater than human thought of restraint, and the solution to staying sober by helping another alcoholic by passing it on. There was only one other time in history - 1840s - Washingtonians - which attempted to solve the problem for drunkards. I am at awe when I wonder why God chose the United States twice, how fortunate a country we are indeed. The history of Alcoholic Anonymous is well presented in this film. A must see for all members of this fellowship.
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