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Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction
Even Robin Williams stood on stage and called himself an alcoholic. Recovery isn't a straight line. 💙 #RobinWilliams
Who it's for
Williams calls himself an alcoholic on stage and walks through the warning signs and the embarrassing logic of drinking, which can reduce shame for viewers in recovery by showing a beloved, successful person naming the same patterns.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction is a 90-minute HBO stand-up special directed by Marty Callner, taped at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. and aired in December 2009, his first televised stand-up concert in seven years. After opening with topical and political material, Williams talks about his recent open-heart surgery and his past struggles with alcohol and drugs, including rehab.
Where to find it
HBO original (premiered Dec 6, 2009); also released on DVD/CD. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Alcoholism; joke about a suicide attempt.
Age: Not verified (suggested 18+)
