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BILL W. Q&A’s May 27th – May 30th

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BILL W. Q&A's May 27th - May 30th

In 1999, Bill Wilson was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Heroes and Icons of the 20th Century for his role as co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through interviews, recreations, and rare archival material, BILL W. traces Wilson’s life through his 17 years of devastating alcoholism, the crucial years of A.A.’s founding and growth, his battle with depression, his experimentation with LSD, and his struggle with celebrity status in an anonymous society.

BILL W. co-director Dan Carracino will participate in Q&A’s on the following schedule:

  • Sunday, May 27th at the Music Hall 3 after 2:50 PM screening.
  • Sunday, May 27th and Wednesday, May 30th at the Playhouse 7 after 7:40 PM screenings.
  • Monday, May 28th at the Monicas after 11:10 AM screening.

 

BILL W. Q&A’s this weekend at various theatres

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BILL W. Q&A's this weekend at various theatres

In 1999, Bill Wilson was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Heroes and Icons of the 20th Century for his role as co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through interviews, recreations, and rare archival material, BILL W. traces Wilson’s life through his 17 years of devastating alcoholism, the crucial years of A.A.’s founding and growth, his battle with depression, his experimentation with LSD, and his struggle with celebrity status in an anonymous society. There are no doubts about it, Bill Wilson was a monumental figure with regards to raising awareness of alcoholism and the importance of seeking out treatment for addiciton and substance abuse issues. It is because of his work that getting help for alcohol addiction is much easier these days. Although overcoming alcoholism is not going to happen overnight, it is important for people battling any kind of addiction to know that help is always out there. For example, the Eugene drug and alcohol rehab center helps a significant number of people to confront substance abuse issues related to drug and alcohol dependence every single year. Correspondingly, you can find more information about the upcoming Q&A sessions below.

  • May 18 at the NoHo 7 after the 4:30 and before the7:20 screenings with A.A. historians Jay S. and Bill C.
  • May 18 at the Playhouse 7 after the 7:20 and before the 10 PM screenings with A.A. historians Jay S. and Bill C.
  • May 19 at the Monicas after the 11 AM screening with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 19 at the Music Hall 3 after the 2:30 PM screening with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 19 at the NoHo 7 after the 4:30 PM screening with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 19 at the Playhouse 7 after the 7:20 and before the 10 PM screenings with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 20 at the Claremont 5 after the 11 AM screening with longtime A.A. member and student of A.A. history Bill C.
  • May 20 at the Music Hall 3 after the 8 PM screening with longtime A.A. member and student of A.A. history Bill C.
  • May 21 at the Playhouse 7 after the 7:20 and before the 10 PM screenings with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 22 at the Music Hall 3 before the 8 PM screenings with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 22 at the NoHo 7 after the 7:20 and before the 10 PM with director Dan Carracino.
  • May 24 at the Playhouse 7 after the 7:20 and before the 10 PM with longtime AA member and student of AA history Bill C.