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DVD

When love is not enough : the Lois Wilson story

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Gold Crown collector's ed.; widescreen version.

Languages

English dialogue; closed-captioned.

Performers

Winona Ryder, Barry Pepper, John Bourgeois, Rosemary Dunsmore.

Publication Information

[United States] : Hallmark Hall Of Fame Productions, c2010.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Lois met and fell in love with Bill Wilson, and when Bill returned from World War I, they married. Despite concerns over Bill's drinking, Lois believed he was destined for greatness. Bill's drinking spiraled out of control and soon his job, their home, even their dreams were gone. When Bill attained sobriety, he poured his time and energy into helping other drunks, which led to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Frustrated that Lois was not acknowledged for her helping Bill, she drew on her own experience as the wife of a drunk and began Al-Anon.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book "The Lois Wilson story: when love is not enough" by William G. Borchert.

Special features: "The making of When love is not enough" featurette; conversations; about the production; cast & credits; biographies.

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