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Someone overcoming alcoholism to build a better life is very inspirational. It makes a great story, which is why so many movies have portrayed this theme. Watch these five movies that may inspire you to stay sober.
The Lost Weekend This movie is credited with inspiring many alcoholics in the art of hiding bottles, as this is something the main character is exceptionally skilled at.
28 Days The main portrays a newspaper journalist falling apart due to alcohol addiction. She hits rock bottom when she crashes a car on her sister’s wedding day. She is sentenced to rehab for 28 days.
Crazy Heart The movie tells the story of a down-and-out country music singer’s comeback from hitting rock bottom. He begins to experience some success in life again, but his failure to bring his alcoholism under control means that he loses it all again.
When a Man Loves a Woman stars Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia. Meg often plays bubbly personalities in chick-flick movies, but she interprets a woman out of control due to alcohol addiction in this production.
My Name is Bill W. is the story of Bill Wilson, who founded Alcoholics Anonymous. The film portrays his devastating struggle with alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous has helped many people break free of addiction, so this movie will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about this movement’s origins.
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