My Name Is Bill W. (TV Movie)

Based on the true story of Bill W., James Woods—in an Emmy award-winning performance—plays the successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 1920's. As a result Bill W. and his loving wife Lois (Jo Beth Williams) must come to grips with his depression and downward spiraling alcoholism.

In Bill's quest for recovery, he forms a support group with fellow alcoholic, Dr. Bob (James Garner in his own Emmy-nominated performance), which eventually leads to the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this inspiring portrayal, My Name is Bill W. movingly depicts the trials, trauma and triumph of people and loved ones coping and recovering from substance abuse. Directed by Daniel Petrie, My Name is Bill W., received seven Emmy nominations in all.