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Boleo · 10-02-2012, 09:41 PM

Just got back from seeing "Bill W 2012" the new documentary about Bill's life. Historically it was very accurate. There were interviews with Earnest Kurtz, Mel B and other authors/historians. There were also audio tapes of others who were close to Bill in the early days. All AA members who spoke were in shadows and actors were only used to portray AA in the early days.

It seemed to be well balanced in making Bill out to be a ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances, neither saint nor villain. All in all I would give it 4 out of 5 stars and my only complaint is that it was not longer with more historical facts.

AW2486 · 10-04-2012, 03:40 AM

Will this movie ever make it to DVD?

BackToSquareOne · 10-04-2012, 05:03 AM

Here's the movies website with trailer : Page 124 Productions | Bill W. film about the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous

shaun00 · 10-05-2012, 03:22 AM

looking forward to the uk release

Natom · 10-05-2012, 03:34 AM

Yes I am also looking forward to the UK release. I did once try to watch the film My Name is Bill W but I couldn't find it anywhere on DVD. It was available to watch online but I just haven't got round to watching it yet.

bjerde · 10-05-2012, 03:46 AM

I watched the movie the other night as well. I had a newcomer with me (4 months) and he said it really helped him fill in some gaps historically. I thought it was very well done and can't wait for DVD release.

10-02-2012, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boleo boleon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,964	Bill W. (2012) Movie Just got back from seeing "Bill W 2012" the new documentary about Bill's life. Historically it was very accurate. There were interviews with Earnest Kurtz, Mel B and other authors/historians. There were also audio tapes of others who were close to Bill in the early days. All AA members who spoke were in shadows and actors were only used to portray AA in the early days. It seemed to be well balanced in making Bill out to be a ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances, neither saint nor villain. All in all I would give it 4 out of 5 stars and my only complaint is that it was not longer with more historical facts. __________________ >>> If it makes sense - It ain't spiritual! - All Big Book quotes are from first Edition -

10-04-2012, 03:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
AW2486 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 679	Will this movie ever make it to DVD? __________________ All Big Book quotes taken from Alcoholics Anonymous First Edition

10-05-2012, 03:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Natom Not Alone Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South East UK Posts: 1,240 Blog Entries: 2	Yes I am also looking forward to the UK release. I did once try to watch the film My Name is Bill W but I couldn't find it anywhere on DVD. It was available to watch online but I just haven't got round to watching it yet. __________________ Tiny little boxes in a row. Ain't what you want it's what you know. Just happy in the shoes you're wearin.

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BackToSquareOne Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA. Posts: 1,334	Here's the movies website with trailer : Page 124 Productions \| Bill W. film about the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous

10-05-2012, 03:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
shaun00 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2,503	looking forward to the uk release

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bjerde Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fairhope, AL Posts: 1	I watched the movie the other night as well. I had a newcomer with me (4 months) and he said it really helped him fill in some gaps historically. I thought it was very well done and can't wait for DVD release.

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