But there were always reasons to drink, and bill became an alcoholic at a time when there was no support. Bill w is a powerful documentary about the iconic founding father of alcoholics anonymous, william wilson. I sat down with carracino to get details on how he and hanlon created the documentary, the obstacles they faced, and the decisions they made. Aas cofounder thought lsd might help cure alcoholics.
There is very little film footage of wilson, but the man kept. A feature length documentary about bill wilson, the cofounder of alcoholics anonymous. But the sober folks they interview inbetween telling bill s store gave me hope. I sat down with carracino to get details on how he and hanlon created the documentary. It incorporates such film footage of bill as is available, and then uses actors to reenact chapters in his story. Bob james garner, which eventually leads to the formation of alcoholics anonymous.
Who you see here, what you say here, let it stay here. Evans, chris gates, dennis lowell, julia schell, tim intravia. Through reenactments, audio recordings, photographs, and excerpts from letters and diaries, this wonderful film leads us along the route wilson traversed in his transition from anonymous alcoholic to sober celebrity as well as the toll that celebrity. Relatively unknown and yet responsible for creating an organization that has saved millions, bill wilson gets his due in bill w. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Wilson, cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, a man included in time magazines 100 persons of the 20th century. This films impact is hampered by a slavish adherence to chronology and vintage audio materials. In bill s quest for recovery, he forms a support group with fellow alcoholic, dr.
If youre hoping for a full, deep understanding of the founding and success of alcoholics anonymous, bill w. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Regarder danse avec les loups en streaming gratuitement sur. Danse avec les loups film complet en streaming vf hd. There is very little film footage of wilson, but the man kept extensive journals and wrote regular correspondence.
That its taken this long for a biopic to made isnt surprising. Wilson is cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, a man included in time magazines 100 persons of the 20th century. Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how bill. Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how bill wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Unrated 1h 44min documentary, biography, history 18 may 2012 usa a documentary about bill wilson, the cofounder of alcoholics anonymous. Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how bill wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for. Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how bill wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for bill w. Dan carracino and kevin hanlon direct this eyeopening piece on fighting alcoholism. This wellmade, fascinating documentary tells the story of bill wilson, cofounder of alcoholics anonymous in the 1930s. The one phrase that helped me in this film is alcoholism is a disease of the brain i felt for bill w and i feel this film is honest, there is no glorification of the addiction in fact, heart breaking. Wilson, cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, a man included in time. Evans, dennis lowell, tim intravia, at turner classic movies.