My Name Is Bill W.
My Name Is Bill W. is a 1989 ABC Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-television drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, starring James Woods, JoBeth Williams and James Garner. William G. Borchert, who wrote the film script for television, based it on the true story of William Griffith Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith, the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. James Woods won an Emmy for his portrayal of Wilson.
Plot
The movie details the true story of stockbroker William Griffith Wilson, a World War I veteran whose alcoholism becomes a serious addiction and causes him to lose his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. Wilson's career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets Robert Holbrook Smith, also struggling with a drinking problem. The duo founded a support group that became the nucleus for the society Alcoholics Anonymous.Featured cast
Awards and nominations
1990 American Cinema Editors Awards (Eddies)
- Nominated – Best Edited Television Special: '''Paul Rubell, John Wright'''
1990 American Society of Cinematographers
- Nominated – Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilots: '''Neil Roach'''
1990 Directors Guild of America
- Nominated – Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: '''Daniel Petrie'''
1989 Emmy Awards
- Won – Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or Movie: James Woods
- Nominated – Outstanding Costumes For A Miniseries, Movie Or Special: April Ferry
- Nominated – Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Daniel Petrie
- Nominated – Outstanding Television Movie: Peter K. Duchow, James Garner, Daniel Petrie
- Nominated – Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Miniseries Or A Movie: Paul Rubell, John Wright
- Nominated – Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie: James Garner
- Nominated – Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: '''William G. Borchert'''
1990 Golden Globe Awards
- Nominated – Best Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film|Best Limited or Anthology Series]
- Nominated – Golden Globe [Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film|Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film]: '''James Woods'''