Over 2 million members worldwide are part of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization co-founded by William Griffith Wilson, who battled his own alcoholism.
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Over 2 million members worldwide are part of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization co-founded by William Griffith Wilson, who battled his own alcoholism.
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William Griffith Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, is portrayed through interviews and dramatic reenactments in Bill W. The film features recovering alcoholics who share their experiences while maintaining anonymity. It includes rare archival footage and photographs of Wilson, who struggled with alcoholism before founding A.A. in the 1930s. The organization has since grown to over 2 million members worldwide. Despite his success, Wilson faced the challenge of being an alcoholic unable to fully engage in the fellowship he helped create.
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- See rare archival footage of Bill Wilson.
- Meet recovering alcoholics sharing their stories.
- Find out about Wilson's impact on addiction recovery.
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- Bill W. received a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 18 critics.
- The PBS version aired in September 2016 and won an Emmy in 2017.
- Blake J. Evans portrays Bill Wilson in the film.
- The film has a duration of 104 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Bill W.?
Bill W. was directed by Dan Carracino and Kevin Hanlon.
When was the PBS version of Bill W. aired?
The PBS version of Bill W. aired starting in September 2016.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes score for Bill W.?
Bill W. received a 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 18 critics.
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