FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES
Stepping Stones Comes to You:
Explore the Home of A.A.’s & Al-Anon’s Cofounders
Presenter Mily T. Saturday, 9 AM, Seminar Room
Mily T. is an "Ambassador" to Stepping Stones, the home
of Bill and Lois Wilson from 1941 until their passing (1971 & 1988).
This National Historic Landmark and archive in Katonah, New York, preserves 110,000 original artifacts. Mily T presents both
archival and modern material in her "visual tour" through the home and Wits End
studio where Bill wrote the book "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions".
Screening of Documentary "Bill W." (uncut version)
Saturday, 1–3 PM, Seminar Room
This film (not My Name is Bill W starring James Woods) tells an
unvarnished story of Bill and his descent into alcoholism, leading to
the birth of A.A. This 116 minute uncut version includes views of noted
historians and A.A. members. Winner of SAMHSA’s 2012 VOICE award for Best Documentary.
Live Q & A with Creators of "Bill W." Documentary
Saturday, 3:15 PM, Seminar Room
This session offers a unique opportunity to ask questions
and converse directly with the film’s producers Kevin Hanlon and Dan Carracino. This documentary—their first project together—took 8+ years to complete. Kevin and Dan will attend
the live Q&A from New York and Los Angeles via Zoom.
Story of Florence R, "A Feminine Victory"
Saturday, 4:15–5:15 PM, Seminar Room
Mily T. of San Francisco will present the inspiring story of Florence R who
wrote the only woman’s story in the 1st edition of
Alcoholics Anonymous. Mily chronicles Florence’s life: from childhood in Massachusetts and schooling in Boston to her getting
sober and life thereafter.
Oral Histories
Friday–Sunday, Sterling Room
Area 30 Archives Committee is recording AA oral histories in the STERLING room (see Floor Map).
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4 pm – 7 pm
8 am – 5 pm
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For more details: click here. For GSO guidelines: click here.
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All sessions (except oral histories) will be in the Seminar Room.
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