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15 AND GETTING STRAIGHT (1989)
This movie is about life inside an alcohol and chemical-dependency unit for teens. A new teen, Jeff Hoyt is 16 years old. He won't admit his addiction. He can't believe he's in this unit, dressed in pajamas and listening to losers. His life depends on it. The losers are fellow teens in various stages of the 28 day program. This film stars several actors who went on to actually develop addiction problems. Drew Barrymore, Corey Feldman, Tatum O’Neil.
Length – 51 Minutes
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A LAYMAN'S GUIDE TO ALCOHOLISM
This DVD explains the medical effects of alcoholism. It's presented in a four-part lecture by Dr Ralph Comer who has an extensive background in the field of alcoholism.
Session 1: Alcohol as a Chemical
Session 2: Alcohol as a Drug
Session 3: Inflammation and its Consequences
Session 4: The Rest of the Story
This "chalkboard" type lecture was recorded before an audience of patients and teachers at the San Antonio Academy in San Antonio, TX. Some of the topics Dr Comer explains, in very understandable terms are: the effect of alcohol on the brain and it's consequences to the upper digestive system. This DVD is not so much about addiction to alcohol. It focuses strictly on the medical aspects of alcoholism.
Length - 158 Minutes
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A MATTER OF BALANCE
This DVD describes how alcohol and other drugs affect the neurotransmitters in the human brain. It divides these drugs into three separate categories; The Uppers, The Downers and The All-Arounders. The body constantly tries to remain “in balance” while the user is taking these drugs, but it becomes more difficult with each usage. It also becomes more difficult as the human body ages.
Length – 26 Minutes
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A NEW DAY, A NEW LIFE
This DVD takes you through the many steps and opportunities in early recovery. It features superbly told accounts of the difficulties of addiction and the joy that can be realized with the support of meetings and sponsors. Grounded in both addiction science and Twelve Step spirituality, A New Day, A New Life is designed to serve as a steadfast companion for those facing the challenges and joys of early recovery. The video features an intimate, candid discussion between best-selling author and recovery advocate William Cope Moyers and a diverse group of people in recovery. By sharing their personal experiences, they give people who are newly sober a breadth of knowledge about what it takes to stay on track.
Length – 24 Minutes
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A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN (1945)
This 1945 film is a delightful combination of concepts. It's one of the quintessential 1940s "good old" movies that is full of sentiment and endearment, yet it is a brilliant, thought-provoking study in the lives of a poor turn-of-the-century Brooklyn family. In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolan family manages to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school, if the irresponsible alcoholic Papa can get his act together.
Length - 129 Minutes
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AA - AN INSIDE VIEW
This AA World Service DVD depicts alcoholics, recovering in AA, going about their daily lives, attending AA meetings and other gatherings. Anonymity is carefully protected so there are no AA member’s faces shown. The average person of the street is asked, “What is Alcoholics Anonymous?” Most of the answers given are very humorous. AA members are shown manning the telephones and steering people to meetings. You are also taken to an AA “Round Up” in western Canada where AA members attend a large breakfast picnic and share in some fellowship. Some of the other many things covered on this DVD are: Closed Meetings - Passing the Basket - Some Bill W. & Doctor Bob History - 12th step calls - And much more.
Length - 28 Minutes
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AA AND THE ALCOHOLIC
Made with the cooperation of Alcoholics Anonymous, actor John Forsythe provides definitive answers to the most prevalent myths and questions about AA and alcoholism. The DVD combines documentary and dramatic forms in its presentation and seeks, with the help of recovering alcoholics, to both inform and involve the audience. This DVD is well-suited for use by both individuals & professionals. It can also be utilized in meetings and seminars with patients and families.
Length - 45 Minutes
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ADDICTED - A COMEDY OF SUBSTANCE
This DVD is the stand-up comedy of Mark Lundholm. Lacing his dialogue with great one-liners Lundholm is an observant, clever write, and a terrific performer. He’s aggressive, funny and charming. He uses humor to tell his story but he never ignores the pain and anger underneath. “Addicted” is an unexpected little hit because it speaks directly to people struggling with addictions ranging from drugs to sex to food to work to the Internet, as well as general theater audiences who were entertained by its pointed comedy and provocative observations. This DVD is rated R for some strong language.
Length – 76 Minutes
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ADDICTION & THE HUMAN BRAIN
On this DVD, we learn that there are profound changes in the human brain of those addicted to alcohol and drugs. They discuss and illustrate though some great animation, the Reward Pathway, Tolerance, Dependence, Addiction, and Treatment and Recovery. There are some experts as well as several people in recovery that share their opinions on these topics.
Length - 27 minutes
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ADDICTION (4 DVD SET)
This incisive and candid documentary looks to demystify and understand the many factors of chemical dependence and addiction. A disease shared by millions of Americans, drug addiction takes a huge toll on sufferers, as well as on their families and friends. Topics explored in this piece range from relapse and recovery to adolescent addiction and the wide variety of effective treatments.
Total Length – 6 Hours 26 Minutes
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ADDICTION IN THE FAMILY - THE DOMINO EFFECT
When a family member is addicted to alcohol, not only is the family deserving of recovery but their recovery has a direct impact on the ongoing recovery of the addicted person. On this DVD, Doctor Claudia Black presents three particular areas that greatly impact the family: POWERLESSNESS, recognizing that they are powerless over the disease; UNMANAGEABILTY, that their lives had become unmanageable as a result of the addiction and their codependency TOUGH LOVE, to recognize their enabling and to commit to non-enabling behaviors. Claudia uses pictures drawn by young family members to illustrate how the addiction has impacted the family and interactive graphics that underline specific points of her presentation. ADDICTION IN THE FAMILY has been produced to allow you to show this DVD in either the: Interactive format – This is Claudia’s preference, where the DVD can be stopped at two particular cues (Interactive Opportunity) and a short discussion takes place that pertains to issues that she just covered. Straightforward Method – where this DVD is shown in its’ entirety and a discussion follows. If you deal with addictions and you believe that the family must be involved in the recovery process – then this DVD is made for your use.
Length - 23 Minutes
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ADULT CHILDREN OF DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES
On this DVD, dynamic and inspiring speaker John Bradshaw gives a great ACOA talk. In part one, he speaks about: The Problem: The Legacy of Shame. In part two he talks about: The Solution - From Recovery to Discovery. This was taped before a live audience in Denver, Colorado.
Length - 109 Minutes
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AGAINST ALL HOPE (1982)
On this DVD, Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Thelma & Louise) makes his film debut portraying alcoholic family man Cecil Moe in this gritty and inspirational drama. Cecil cannot escape the traumatic memories of his childhood, which pushes him further down the road of depression...and further into the bottle. Tortured by nightmares and driven to despair as his world crumbles around him, Cecil reaches for the phone book in a final act of desperation and calls the one man who can help him save his family and his life.
Length – 89 Minutes
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ALCOHOL & ALCOHOLISM
This DVD examines the history of alcohol and alcohol abuse, from biblical times through modern day. Chemical and physical properties and their effects on the human body are presented along with a realistic view of detoxification, rehabilitation and outpatient therapy. Learn about government regulations and alcohol education possibilities. Prevention, tolerance, intervention, potential long-term physical effects and treatments are also discussed in detail. This DVD is part of The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs, a landmark series that serves as a powerful weapon in the war on drugs and alcohol. A voluminous amount of information is given on medical uses, chemical composition, addiction, psychological and physiological effects, methods of use, legal aspects, the drug trade and user data. Grades 7 to Adults.
Length - 37 Minutes
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ALCOHOL & ITS EFFECTS
Many topics are covered on this DVD. It has some great animation as well as narration. Some of the topics covered are: Levels of Use, Desired Effects, Side Effects, High Dose Episodes, Tolerance, Withdrawal, Heredity, Environment, Social & Legal Consequences, Crime & Violence, Driving Under the Influence, Effects on Family and Friends, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Treatment, and Alcoholics Anonymous. It provides a good overall picture of how heavy alcohol use affects the chronic alcoholic.
Length - 60 Minutes
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ALCOHOL - BRAIN UNDER THE INFLUENCE
This DVD, with 3-D animations illustrates how alcohol affects the brain. This is useful for class anatomical discussions of alcohol. Also includes how field sobriety tests work, why alcohol is pleasurable, and how drinking styles affect blood alcohol levels.
Length – 40 Minutes
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ALCOHOL ABUSE AMONG PARENTS
On this DVD, a teenage boy named Tim visits ALA-TEEN, a non-profit organization designed to deal with troubled teens from alcoholic households. Tim explores the problem of alcohol and drug abuse with a group of teenagers at The Phoenix House in Los Angeles, California. Also on this DVD, is singer/songwriter Billy Joel performing his song “Pressure.” The implication is that many parents begin drinking and abusing other substances because of life’s many pressures. The star of Hillstreet Blues, Charles Haid is also on this DVD speaking about his life experiences with alcohol.
Length - 22 Minutes
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ALCOHOL AND TEENAGE DRINKING
This DVD examines the history, effects, and medical and legal aspects of teenage alcohol use and abuse. Adapted from the book Alcohol, teenage drinking by Alan R. Lang.
Length – 31 Minutes
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ALCOHOL EXPOSED
Alcohol is the most widely available and most abused drug in the world today. This point is driven home on this DVD in a way that middle school and junior high students will understand and remember. Students see the short-term and long-term harmful effects alcohol causes on the body as well as the intoxicating effects on the mind. Using interviews and narration by peers, the DVD exposes ways that alcohol use interferes with health, education and personal lives. The ravages of alcoholism and the struggles of families living with alcoholics are presented. Binge drinking is singled out as a very dangerous and potentially lethal activity that young people must avoid at all costs.
Length – 36 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM - A DISEASE OF PERCEPTION
This DVD is a great presentation of the famous talk by west coast oldtimer, Clancy Imislund. This was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1991. He first talks about some of the historical "cures" for alcoholism. Clancy also talks about the fact that "Alcohol is NOT the alcoholic's problem." He shares some very profound and often humorous insights into how the disease of alcoholism is viewed.
Length - 35 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM - A TERMINAL DISEASE
This DVD is a live presentation by Father Val LaFrance, a Roman Catholic Priest. It was recorded at St Catherine Church in Homdel, New Jersey in May of 1988. Father LaFrance is an “alumnus” of Guest House Treatment Center in Lake Orion, Michigan. This is the same treatment center attended by well-known AA speaker Father Joseph Martin. Father LaFrance has criss-crossed the globe over the past 25 years spreading the good news about how God has saved him from alcoholism and that Alcoholics Anonymous keeps him that way. On this DVD he gives a very in-depth talk about the topic of alcoholism.
Length – 98 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM AND MENTAL ILLNESS
On this DVD we are informed that very often it’s the mental disorder that comes first. Then, as a coping mechanism, the afflicted person becomes a heavy drinker and eventually an alcoholic. We find out that at least half of the people that are diagnosed as being bipolar, also abuse alcohol. This film deals with the person who has received a dual diagnosis, a mental disorder and a problem with alcohol. Most doctors then recommend that this patient attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. When the person then becomes sober but does not get past his other mental issues, it is only then that it is realized that the mental issues as well must be dealt with.
Length - 28 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM IN AMERICA
America's complicated relationship with alcohol reaches all the way back to the nation's puritanical origins. In this sweeping survey, Mike Wallace and the veteran reporters of CBS examine the many chapters of this ongoing saga. ALCOHOLISM IN AMERICA starts with Prohibition, one of the most spectacular legislative and social failures in history. Scholars detail the forces that worked together to ensure that it wouldn't work, and rare footage brings the era of speakeasies and rum-running back to life. You'll see how the focus switched from punishment to treatment after Prohibition's repeal, as embodied by the rise of Alcoholics Anonymous founded in 1935, it has become on of the most successful treatment programs ever. And finally, law enforcement officers, sociologists and others offer various perspectives on binge drinking in colleges and high schools and the impact of drunk driving. Thoughtful, balanced and thought-provoking, this DVD details America's responses to alcohol abuse through the decades.
Length - 45 Minutes
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ALCOHOLISM IN THE 1940S - PROBLEM DRINKERS
This relatively short DVD is unique in the fact that it contains a short talk by Alcoholics Anonymous pioneer, Marty Mann. She is introduced as the Director of the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism. Marty speaks to a small group of men for only about 35 seconds but you can see why she was such a sought after speaker. This DVD also gives great insight into the way that alcoholism was viewed in the 1940s. It touches on the topics of Prohibition, The Women’s Christian Temperance Movement, and The Yale School of Alcohol Studies. Included is a short clip of Bill Wilson’s friend, Dr E.M. Jellinek conducting alcohol experiments on rats. At one point the narrator states that, “From its small New York City Office, one of the most dramatic effects on treating alcoholism is being done by Alcoholics Anonymous.” It shows a man struggling with a drinking problem, getting exposed to AA, becoming sober, making amends, and finally passing the message on to another suffering alcoholic by giving him the Big Book. This film provides a brief but interesting glimpse into what alcoholism and AA was like 65 years ago.
Length – 20 Minutes
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AMERICAN DRUG WAR
With commentary from people on both sides of the conflict, this DVD’s incisive look wades into the murky waters of the American war on drugs, the longest and costliest war in US history. It takes viewers from prisons and inner-city streets to the halls of Congress. An attempt is made to sort out the intricacies of the national drug policy -- and the reasons for its unmitigated failure.
Length – 119 Minutes
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AN EVENING WITH BILL W
This recording is sometimes referred to as: THE DAY DOCTOR BOB DIED. On this DVD, Bill Wilson (one of the two co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous), is recreated by actor, Bill McNiff to share the pain and wisdom that lead to the beginning of the largest self-help group in the world. The occasion is the day that Dr Bob died in 1950. Based on re-enactments of historically accurate conversations and speeches, this intimate sharing of Bill W. recalls significant moments in his life and his downward spiral into alcoholism. Struggling to get and stay sober, Bill is introduced to Dr. Bob and the two discover the shared benefits of one alcoholic talking to another. "An Evening with Bill W" introduces the audience not only to a man who changed medical history by offering a program of recovery from a highly complex and often misunderstood disease, but to a man who continued to wrestle with his own problems of pride and discouragement. Please understand that the people who appear on this DVD are actors – this is a recreation, and it’s very good.
Length - 90 Minutes
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AN ILLUSTRATED STORY ABOUT DRINKING
This DVD follows the life of "Tony," from birth to recovery from drinking. Assisted by very colorful illustrations, the narrator begins Tony's story right at the beginning of his life. His emotional needs were met by his very loving mother. As he progresses through his teenage years, he gives in to peer pressure and takes his first drink. As Tony ages and continues drinking, the dark side of his personality becomes more dominant. The DVD goes on to show Tony's ongoing problems caused by the drink. It shows the intervention process, Tony's stay at a rehab center and his eventual joining up with Alcoholics Anonymous. One would think that because of the illustrations used in this video, it would be aimed at the younger generation; however the subject matter is covered in a very intelligent way. The topic of the progression of alcoholism is thoroughly covered.
Length - 23 Minutes
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ANGER
Anger is a feeling nearly all people struggle with. People live in fear of expressing it or may find it the only safe feeling available to them. Claudia Black begins this DVD with an explanation of the various types and forms of anger. She moves through the many faces of anger including: Passive Aggressive behavior, Sarcasm, Verbal Abuse, Blaming, Blind Rage, Isolation, Depression, and the use of Medicators. In time, anger becomes self-hate, a buffer against feelings, and a defense against shame. The client momentarily feels righteously indignant, morally superior, and a sense of power. For some it’s a way to get high with anger excitement. Others walk through life letting anger solve their problems. They do not know where the anger begins, it’s just there. As with other addictions, anger can be a build-up of tolerance, loss of control, negative consequences and an inability to stop. Like the alcoholic, the anger junkie displays a Jekyll and Hyde personality. Calm and controlled one minute and out of control one second later. Anger has immediate and long term consequences – loss of jobs, financial repercussions, broken relationships, personality depravation and for some, jail & prison. Dr Black guides the viewer through a recovery process. She concludes with The Seven Steps. These simple steps are designed to act as a self-help tool that the client can use each day in their recovery.
Length - 27 Minutes
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ANOTHER EMPTY CHAIR
This DVD offers guidelines for the employer to help in handling problems stemming from the employee who is a substance abuser. The employer is offered guidelines to follow if he/she suspects that an employee has a substance abuse problem or wants to maintain a substance-free work environment. There are also guidelines covering employee conferences, employee discipline, and possible employee dismissal. Employee Assistance Programs and drug testing are also discussed.
Length - 22 Minutes
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AVOIDING THE SLIPS - EARNIE LARSEN
The full title of this Earnie Larsen DVD is: AVOIDING THE SLIPS - WORKING A PROGRAM OF INCHES. Earnie says that without a doubt, our number one priority is sobriety. After we attain that, we can concentrate on the other things that will keep us sober. He talks about three principles: Practice, Little Steps not Big Steps, and What will we Gain? He stresses the fact that none of us can get physically drunk without first getting mentally drunk. Earnie really drives home the idea of, "Stinking Thinking." He touches on the importance of avoiding our old drinking friends and places, otherwise a slip is inevitable.
Length - 33 Minutes
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BACK TO REALITY
On this DVD, Hugh Downs presents up-to-the-minute information cutting through popular myths and clinical jargon that have long obscured the realities of alcoholism and other drug addictions in our society. Reinforcing this informal and factual presentation are dramatic illustrations showing how people struggle with the problems of addiction, denial, delusion, and enabling. In these true-to-life scenes, many viewers will discover startling parallels to their own lives.
Length - 31 Minutes
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BEAVER CLEAVER LEARNS ABOUT ALCOHOLISM
We thought this DVD was very interesting and probably a little ahead of it's time. It's from the old TV show called, "Leave it to Beaver." Beaver makes a new friend named Andy Hadlock. Knowing Andy from years ago, Beaver's parents keep referring to Andy's, "trouble." However, the advice they give Beaver about drinking is excellent. But Ward and June Cleaver eventually realize that keeping old friend Andy Hadlock's "trouble" a secret from Wally and Beaver was not necessarily the best way to handle the problem. Eventually the whole family learns an important lesson about alcoholism after Beaver unwittingly causes the handyman to fall off the wagon, and a ladder. (1959)
Length - 26 Minutes
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BETTY FORD - ONE DAY AT A TIME
This DVD is the story of the life of Betty Ford. It reveals quite a bit of information about this former First Lady. You’ll learn that her father was an alcoholic. Her family discusses the intervention with Betty. This woman pulled herself up from the depths of despair and went on to establish the Betty Ford Clinic – a place that has since saved thousands of lives.
Length - 46 Minutes
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BIG BOOK SEMINAR - 4 DVD SET
This is a 4 DVD set of an Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Seminar that was conducted by long time AA member, Bill Findley of Lorain, Ohio. Bill does an excellent job discussing the Big Book. He covers: The Doctor’s Opinion, Bill’s Story, There is a Solution, More About Alcoholism, We Agnostics, How it Works, Into Action, Working with Others, To Wives, The Family Afterward, and A Vision for You. Each of these topics is on its own DVD chapter for easy reference.
Total Program Length – 12 Hours
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BILL DISCUSSES THE 12 TRADITIONS
On this DVD, Bill Wilson himself talks about the formation of the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. This was originally filmed in 1969 and shows Bill and about 8 men and women seated around a large oval table. Bill describes how he and some other early members saw the need for basic guidelines to ensure that AA as a whole would survive and prosper. Some things Bill talks about are: Struggles among the early AA members, Cleveland Plain Dealer Articles, Meeting with Nelson Rockefeller who filled in for his ailing father, The Saturday Evening Post Article publicity, The AA Rotating Committee, Harry Fosdick, and Attraction versus Promotion.
Bill also tells of the time Dr. Bob who was gravely ill, confided in him that he was offered a large mausoleum for his internment to commemorate his important role in the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill also reveals that he himself was approached by Time Magazine wanting to do a cover story and a biographical sketch. This recording was made in New York City. There is no date on this recording but based on Bill’s appearance and references to a few different events, it most likely was filmed about a year prior to Bill’s death.
Length - 65 Minutes
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BILL W AND DR BOB
On this DVD, you’ll experience the 2007 off-Broadway hit “Bill W and Dr Bob.” Absorbing, moving, and often amusing, this richly evocative play tells the story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, as well as the story of their wives, Lois Wilson and Anne Smith. It’s the great American story of two men who, alone, were going to die, but who together not only found a way to live, but also created a program for healing that has spread throughout the world. It’s the miraculous story, beautifully told, of the men who named the disease and created the cure. This is a remarkable performance that is sure to contribute to the de-stigmatization of the disease. This play is not only entertaining, it’s a powerful portrayal of the start of one of the most remarkable events of all time - the birth of AA.
Length – 118 Minutes
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BILL'S OWN STORY
Bill Wilson himself tells his story and how Alcoholics Anonymous was formed. This was originally a 16mm movie that was filmed in 1965 and has now been reformatted onto DVD. It’s in color and 60 minutes in length. The quality is very good considering the age of the original recording. This was filmed at "Stepping Stones," Bill and Lois' home in Bedford Hills, New York. Bill and Lois begin their talk on their patio and conclude in their kitchen. Bill and Lois discuss: Bill's kitchen table meeting with Ebby T, The Spiritual Awakening, Doctor Silkworth, That fateful day in the Mayflower Hotel, Reverend Tunks, Henrietta Seiberling, Doctor Bob, and much more on this unique DVD. Many AA members know the Bill Wilson Story from reading the Big Book. But if you've never seen him or heard him talk, this is a rare opportunity to hear the story from the man himself on this very inspiring recording.
Length - 60 Minutes
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BINGE DRINKING
This DVD makes it very clear that drinking too much too fast can be deadly and that irresponsible behavior and alcohol just don't mix. You'll learn the truth about alcohol so that you'll understand just how dangerous this substance can be. Every teen needs to see this no-nonsense DVD. Students will learn that alcohol is a drug and that the liver can process only a small amount of it in an hour's time. Students will understand why women are more affected by a given amount of alcohol than men are. Students will find out what they should do if they ever happen to be with someone who has developed acute alcohol poisoning.
Length - 19 Minutes
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BIPOLAR DISORDER
The information on this DVD was designed for psychiatrists, physicians and psychologists. The full title of this DVD is: New Insights on the Mind - The Diagnosis and Management of the Bipolar Spectrum. This production is supported by an educational grant to The University of South Dakota School of Medicine from Abbott Laboratories.
Length – 57 Minutes
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BISHOP FULTON SHEEN ON ALCOHOLISM
Those who struggle with alcohol dependence and the people who love them will find a compassionate message of hope and healing in this three-part program from renowned Catholic bishop and television personality Fulton J Sheen. Stressing the need to reach out to both friends and God for help, Sheen presents an empathetic view of alcoholism and offers solutions that emphasize that change is always possible, even in the darkest circumstances. Bill Wilson consulted with Bishop Sheen when he was considering converting to Catholicism. The three topics covered by Bishop Sheen on this DVD are: An Alcoholic is Not a Pig, Is Alcoholism Just a Disease? and Drunkards and Alcoholics.
Length – 82 Minutes
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BOB EARLL - ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
This DVD was written and is hosted by popular AA & ACOA speaker, Bob Earll. Bob presents several vignettes where children are affected because one or both of the parents are alcoholics. Sexual, physical, and mental abuse are covered as well as meeting your inner child. Very Insightful.
Length - 25 Minutes
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BOMBED
This is a hard hitting DVD about teens that drink. This DVD is a powerful, informative documentary that speaks straight to all teens who mistakenly believe that drinking alcohol is "cool." The dramatic stories presented on this DVD will expose the dark side of drinking and help viewers realize the full, gory truth: that binge drinking is not fun - it is a destructive impulse that can lead to damage, addiction, and even death.
Length - 30 Minutes
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BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE (1956)
On this DVD, Patrick Martin (Joseph Cotten), known as PM, is a wealthy attorney and rancher big-man-in-town in the border town of Nogales, Arizona. He returns home to find his brother Donald (Van Johnson) hiding in his garage. Donald, an alcoholic had been sent to the penitentiary five years previously for killing a man in a barroom brawl. It was in self-defense but PM hadn't defended his brother and he was convicted. Donald has escaped and wants his brother to help him across the Santa Cruz River into the Mexico-side Nogales, where his wife (Shirley Patterson as Shawn Smith) and children (Kim Charney and Sandy Deschler) are in dire straits. The straits get even more dire when PM tells him the river is flooded and it will be days before anyone can cross. And PM is all a'twitter because his wife Nora (Ruth Roman), whom he married after Donald had gone to prison, doesn't know about his jail-bird brother. He introduces Donald to Nora and the rest of his Cadillac Cowboy and ranch society friends as an old friend, and is kept busy trying to make sure old Donald doesn't find anything harder that ginger ale to drink. Donald gets a telephone call telling him that his family has gone from dire straits to destitution and when PM won't get some money to them through his contacts in the Mexico side of Nogales, Donald knocks him down and grabs a couple of bottles of whiskey and dashes out of the house into the rain.
Length – 88 Minutes
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BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE - EARNIE LARSEN
On this DVD, Earnie states that self-confidence should be one of our primary goals in recovery. Like anything else, attaining self-confidence takes practice. He suggests that holding on to old habits is a direct assault on our integrity. Earnie also speaks of the four elements that build self-confidence.
Length - 29 Minutes
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CARRYING THE MESSAGE BEHIND THESE WALLS
This is an Alcoholics Anonymous World Services recording. This was developed to encourage more AA members to participate in carrying the AA message into correctional facilities. This DVD covers singleness of purpose, addresses many of the fears held by outside AAs and explains potential obstacles to entering correctional facilities. AA members and correctional professionals describe the rewards of this kind of twelfth step work.
Length - 15 Minutes
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CHAMPION - THE DANNY TREJO STORY
Long time AA member, Danny Trejo says that “If it weren’t for God and Alcoholics Anonymous, I’d be dead.” On this DVD, Danny tells the story about his life, his addiction to heroin and alcohol and his eventual “awakening” while in Soledad prison. Danny Trejo, a hardcore tattooed character actor featured in such films as Desperado, Con Air and From Dusk Till Dawn has a checkered past. He spent many years in the California prison system but by age 24 he had had enough. He was tired of repeating the same pattern over and over. He realized that unless he got out of himself and began helping others, he’d slip back into the same life style. Soon after leaving prison for the last time, he went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. He credits AA with turning his life around. Good friends and fellow actors Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, and Steve Buscemi share their experiences while working with Danny.
Length – 81 Minutes
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CHILDREN OF DENIAL
Children of Denial is a DVD about youngsters, adolescents, and adults as children of alcoholics. Children of alcoholics are affected by their parent’s alcoholism and /or chemical dependency. Dr. Claudia Black, in a warm and sensitive style, examines what happens to these children and offers some answers for the problems. “It Will Never Happen to Me” is a line spoken by all who have been raised in a family where one or both parents have a problem with alcohol. Most children from these homes get through their adolescence looking good and they appear to survive all the problems and hardships of life in an alcoholic family. They abide by the laws – Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel!! Survival techniques practiced as children and adolescence cause problems in adulthood. Depression, inability to maintain relationships, marrying alcoholics, and becoming alcoholic are a few of the results. This DVD shares some of the experiences of children of alcoholics, explains the process of what happens and what can be done to prevent and handle these problems.
Length - 29 Minutes
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CHUCK CHAMBERLAIN - THE SPIRITUAL WAY OF LIFE
This DVD is a recently-discovered film of AA oldtimer, Chuck Chamberlain. It was made in the early 1970s at a college university and not at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. However, this DVD sums up Chuck’s thoughts on “Spirituality.” The quality of this DVD reflects the technology available at the time the original recording was made. It’s probably a 6 out of 10. We believe that the lasting importance of Chuck’s message is well worth the less-than-perfect video quality.
Length – 46 Minutes
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CIRCLE OF RECOVERY
This DVD is called, Circle of Recovery: Healing the Wounds of Drugs and Alcohol. This program is a candid portrait of seven African-American men – all recovering from drug and alcohol addiction – and their efforts to heal through a voluntary recovery group they formed. Each week, members of the group meet and openly discuss issues involving family, love, sex, racism and work which are interwoven with their struggles and achievements as they strive to rebuild their broken lives. We see how the support each man draws from the other group members contributes to his recovery in the healing circle. Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. Nobody does it alone. It’s an inspiring story of shattered lives healing by courage, resolve, and friendship.
Length – 56 Minutes
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CLARENCE SNYDER - LEESBURG, FL 2-4-83
This DVD is early AA member, Clarence Snyder telling his story and talking about the early days of the Alcoholics Anonymous program. This was taped in Leesburg, Florida on February 4th, 1983. Clarence is the only person appearing on this DVD. He’s standing at the podium with a camera focused on him the entire time. Clarence tells his own story and talks among other things, about the Oxford Group, his first AA recruit in Cleveland, the Plain Dealer Articles, how he takes people through the steps today, and about his recent heart attack. He winds up this recording by telling a great version of the story of the Prodigal Son. This is a unique item and provides you with a rare opportunity to HEAR AND SEE one of the original 40 AA members speak.
Length – 91 Minutes
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