OT- "Bill W." movie

Old 05-20-2012, 07:48 PM
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OT- "Bill W." movie

Hello, all. Just saw (in theater) a great documentary about Bill Wilson, one of the co-founders of AA. When you realize where we are today, with the gift of 12-Step programs and people to help, and contrast that with the situation before AA, you realize what an amazing gift the AA movement is.

It was a fascinating look at the arc of 12 step recovery programs.

If it's showing anywhere near you, I highly recommend it! Google "Bill W. movie"

On topic, I'm doing well. Almost 4 months out, very little contact with the A. He finally seems to have gotten the message that I am not playing the crazy game. I've been able to have two property related discussions with him that went well. Now if my property would just sell, I can be off to my own life.

I have moments where I miss him like crazy (actually, that's exactly right-it is CRAZY!!!! to miss him), but then I realize that I miss the illusion of who I wanted him to be. I still wish him well, but we are water under the bridge.

I've made my short list of characteristics I'd like in a partner-kindness, optimism, intelligence, and a sense of humor. Oh, yeah, no substance abuse!

Be well, my SR comrades!
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Old 05-21-2012, 06:34 AM
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Is this the movie "My Name is Bill W?" or something newer?
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Old 05-21-2012, 06:49 AM
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It's new Choublak. Just came out and is in select theatres.
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Old 05-21-2012, 06:51 AM
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Page 124 Productions | Bill W. DVD

If you can't get to one of the theatres showing it. You can buy the DVD directly from the production company.

It's supposed to be a terrific documentary.
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Old 05-21-2012, 08:44 AM
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Cool - thanks for sharing this. I watched the older Hollywood version, but this looks far more interesting and probably much more realistic.
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Old 05-21-2012, 09:02 AM
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The nearest showing to me is in Albuquerque on June 9th and 10th.

Gives me a good 'excuse' rofl to go visit some friends up there and
see it.

Then if it is as good as it looks to be, I will buy the DVD so that I
can have some of my AA sponsees watch it.

I am glad you enjoyed the movie!!!!!

Love and hugs,
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Old 05-21-2012, 09:10 AM
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Thank you for sharing this celticgenes.
I am going to look it up.
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Old 05-21-2012, 09:16 AM
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Dang, It goes East Coast, West Coast, then Southwest.
What about the Midwest?
Ohio anyone?
I am kidding of course.
Waiting for the DVD to come out.
Let us know how it is Laurie.

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