Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Glucedee It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Raymond Sierra The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

michellerook35 This film is great. I mean it shows the real deal behind every addict. The fact that we are good people, suffering with a disease, not choosing to be addicted. I love that it focuses on the recovery piece instead of the disease piece! I would love to see more people come forward about their issues like these brave souls. Tell the world, show the world, how wonderful we can be and are in recovery. Almost everyone knows someone close to them that is affected by the disease of addiction and should have the opportunity to view this. My hope is that this will become a huge part of stigma reduction if we can just get people to take the time to watch it. This film focuses on all forms of recovery so there is no discrimination towards any one chosen path. This is going to be a crucial piece in the current recovery movement. I am proud to say I am I'm in recovery and so grateful that I had the opportunity to witness this masterpiece.

mwwbs1 I am a person in recovery. This morning, as part of my start to each day, I read something that reminded me that no particular 12 step organization has a monopoly on a solution to my problem. For that matter there are many solutions to my problem. However and this is just my opinion, I found a solution that works and it is one prior to it's birth in the 1930's men like me were locked up or died. It's a solution contained in a book that in 1987 I paid $4.00 for. It contains a simple set of instructions that if more or less followed, as written, solved my problem with "the drink". They have also taught me a way of life, (NOT A CULT) that helps me to live by the golden rule. Period. I don't need to drink, so I don't drink and I am able with help of others, solve my problems and face life's challenges successfully. I am also there when other need my help.I was invited to a screening of The Anonymous People this past Wednesday. I like what I saw. Nothing I saw was inconsistent with the traditions of any of the 12 step recovery programs as I understand them. WARNING: This movie does not offer a solution to addiction. It reports that there is a problem in America with addiction that kills a lot of people and it suggests that we need to expose that problem to the light of day. Cancer and AIDS are diseases that have solutions, so is addiction and addiction kills more of us than those two diseases. I would suggest that if you know someone with an addiction issue, see this documentary, understand it is not a moral issue, it is a disease and then help them or yourself find a solution. There are lots of solutions, 12 step programs seem to work too!

john-winslow As a person in long-term recovery (37 years), I found this film to be highly inspirational! "The Anonymous People" is a rich social document that presents a history of the struggle folks like I have had to dispel stigma and feelings of shame or embarrassment about being an alcoholic/addict. The film demonstrates that for those of us who do successfully recover ~ we can become beacons of light and hope to those who still suffer from this illness ~ including our loved-ones! This film is an important vehicle by which we can further educate policy-makers and the general public about the value of entering into and maintaining recovery. The film's Director, Greg Williams, is extremely knowledgeable and respectful of 12-Step principals. The position he takes on the issue of anonymity is supported by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. I urge all with a loved-one suffering from addiction, or themselves with a drinking/drug problem or in recovery, and their friends & neighbors to watch this inspiring historic documentary film.

ncd86 As a mother of a daughter who is two years into long term recovery from prescription pills, I am thankful that Greg made this movie. It gives families hope that their child can have a productive life and career. It is as difficult to deal with the stigma attached to addiction as it was to recognize the problem and find treatment. My fear was that she had limited her possibilities for career and family but that is just not true. She is finishing a degree in Social Work and will start her Masters next summer. She studied abroad this summer in Gulu, Uganda and is helping to translate a publication for a major support organization into their language which has 20 million people who speak it. Watching the movie showed me lots of others who have experienced happiness and productive lives. I only hope that the general public has a chance to view it. It is still difficult to deal with the reaction of friends who don't have a clue because so many have been silent about their recovery.There was an added benefit to the movie in that it helped educate me on the history of addiction and recovery. I thought that I was aware because I have been developing a cell phone app for families of people seeking recovery but I learned about work being doing in recovery of which I was totally unaware. I also met Carol McDaid who was a heroin addict as a teenager but as a lobbyist in DC has instrumental in the passage and implementation of the parity legislation.I highly recommend that everyone watch this film!