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Thesis · 05-14-2006, 01:38 PM

Have any of you guys seen that biographical video on Bill W and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous? Its called My Name is Bill W, and its actually a pretty good flick. I've only seen it on VHS though, does anyone know if theres a DVD release coming up anytime soon?

**CarolD** · 05-14-2006, 02:02 PM

Welcome to SR!...

I don't know as
I copied mine from the orginal Hallmark Playhouse production.

I really think the scene where he is trying to explain to Lois how he feels makes the show,

Do come again and share your ES&H in another thread.

fraankie · 05-18-2006, 10:39 AM

why don't you google it?
i'm sure you can get it on-line

also, one of the groups used to show the movie once a year here
so
it may even be available thru intergroup

finally, what a great movie
i'm pretty sure James garner was in the fellowship
and
he playewd Dr,. Bob
and
was also one of the producers of the movie
so
what a way top carry the message

best
fraankie

Kampar · 05-21-2006, 06:36 PM

It is a great movie. I think the DVD release is new (was limited to VHS before)

So it will be great to see in high digital quality. I had a group I went to when I was younger that would rent out the projection room at a local college and show films having a DVD also makes it easier to distribute (for more AA's to see) so this is definitely great news.

bats_haven · 05-21-2006, 10:43 PM

I agree it was an awesome movie

Amazon.com has the DVD for $14.99

Mike

Kampar · 06-04-2006, 07:04 PM

Very nice, I will certainly pre-order it. Might be cheaper/easier picking it up locally though. I wonder if any of the fellowships will have it as well?

**CarolD** · 06-05-2006, 02:14 AM

I don't know...maybe some of the larger meetings.
It's well worth checking on.

Take care...

Don W · 06-05-2006, 05:02 PM

Yes, We watched it the other night here at the V A Hospital. It was a nice feeling, when someone was listing movies available, everyone spoke up for "Hello, I'm Bill W." This was after hours in our meeting area. Everyone kept saying how this part and that part hit home. Don W

Kampar · 06-08-2006, 05:19 PM

I agree. I wonder why it took so long to come out on DVD though. Oh well I still need to pick up a copy. Must remind myself to do that at some point this week

CatsTail · 06-09-2006, 05:05 PM

I saw it, it was good but I've not seen it out on DVD.

Ngaire

Kampar · 06-11-2006, 02:09 PM

Yeah I dont think I've seen it locally to buy yet either. I might just order it online. I wonder if it has any special features?

subliminalurge · 06-12-2006, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kampar

Yeah I dont think I've seen it locally to buy yet either. I might just order it online. I wonder if it has any special features?

I just got mine Saturday. The only special features is a "Making of..." segment that's pretty good.

05-14-2006, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thesis Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 3	Bill W flick Have any of you guys seen that biographical video on Bill W and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous? Its called My Name is Bill W, and its actually a pretty good flick. I've only seen it on VHS though, does anyone know if theres a DVD release coming up anytime soon?

05-14-2006, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Welcome to SR!... I don't know as I copied mine from the orginal Hallmark Playhouse production. I really think the scene where he is trying to explain to Lois how he feels makes the show, Do come again and share your ES&H in another thread. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

05-21-2006, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
bats_haven Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coquitlam bc Posts: 64	I agree it was an awesome movie Amazon.com has the DVD for $14.99 Mike __________________ God, Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to Change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference

06-05-2006, 02:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	I don't know...maybe some of the larger meetings. It's well worth checking on. Take care... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

06-05-2006, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Don W Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 1,463	Yes, We watched it the other night here at the V A Hospital. It was a nice feeling, when someone was listing movies available, everyone spoke up for "Hello, I'm Bill W." This was after hours in our meeting area. Everyone kept saying how this part and that part hit home. Don W __________________ Captain America - On the side of good

05-18-2006, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
fraankie Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: brooklyn, new york Posts: 1,395	why don't you google it? i'm sure you can get it on-line also, one of the groups used to show the movie once a year here so it may even be available thru intergroup finally, what a great movie i'm pretty sure James garner was in the fellowship and he playewd Dr,. Bob and was also one of the producers of the movie so what a way top carry the message best fraankie

05-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kampar Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 8	It is a great movie. I think the DVD release is new (was limited to VHS before) So it will be great to see in high digital quality. I had a group I went to when I was younger that would rent out the projection room at a local college and show films having a DVD also makes it easier to distribute (for more AA's to see) so this is definitely great news.

06-04-2006, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kampar Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 8	Very nice, I will certainly pre-order it. Might be cheaper/easier picking it up locally though. I wonder if any of the fellowships will have it as well?

06-08-2006, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kampar Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 8	I agree. I wonder why it took so long to come out on DVD though. Oh well I still need to pick up a copy. Must remind myself to do that at some point this week

06-09-2006, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
CatsTail Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: nowheresville Posts: 872	I saw it, it was good but I've not seen it out on DVD. Ngaire

06-11-2006, 02:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kampar Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 8	Yeah I dont think I've seen it locally to buy yet either. I might just order it online. I wonder if it has any special features?

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