When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story (Hallmark Hall of Fame)

The true story of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Directed By:  John Kent Harrison Starring:  Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper (with Ellne Dubin, Kristi Angus, Brent Crawford, Sarah Manninen, Collette Micks, Carin Moffat, Paul Poppowich, Adam Greydon Reid, Ann Turnbull, Luke Vitale, and Peter Windrem) Length:  2 hours Content Filters:  None

Although this story about alcoholism isn't for young kids, teens, pre-teens, and everyone else should see this stirring true story about Lois and Bill Wilson played perfectly by Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper.

This gripping story shows what alcohol can do to a person and everyone in his or her life, especially one's spouse. Lois Wilson, a faithful and devoted wife of a hopeless alcoholic is more forgiving and loving than anyone would expect as her husband, Bill repeatedly goes back on promises to quit drinking. The story begins in 1919 and continues through the great depression which multiplies problems for the Wilsons and everyone else.

This is another film classic from Hallmark Hall of Fame, CAMIE winning director, John Kent Harrison, and CAMIE winning writer, Camille Thomasson. Anyone who has ever had a problem with alcohol, personally or with a family member or friend, should see this film. But for many reasons, so should those who have not experienced the grief brought on by addiction to alcohol or anything else.

Reviewed By:  Glen Griffin
Screenplay Writer:  Camille Thomasson, William G. Borchert
Author of Book:  William G. Borchert
Executive Producer(s):  Brent Shields, Ira Pincus, John Morayniss, Peter Duchow
Producer:  Terry Gould
Production Studio:  Hallmark Hall of Fame & E1 Entertainment
Distributor:  CBS Television & Hallmark Hall of Fame