My Name is Bill W.

My Name Is Bill W. is a 1989 CBS television movie directed by Daniel Petrie, starring James Woods and James Garner. The movie is based on the true story of Bill W., the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. James Woods won an Emmy for his portrayal of the title character. History of Alcoholics Anonymous

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Daniel Petrie

Daniel Mannix Petrie (November 26, 1920 - August 22, 2004) was a Canadian television and movie director. Petrie was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Mary Anne (née Campbell) and William Mark Petrie, a soft-drink manufacturer. He moved to the United States in 1945. One of his most...

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