A documentary chronicles the progression of alcoholism in a woman who died in 2007, using interviews, photos, medical records, and court documents to show the physical, emotional, and mental toll of the disease. The film examines women's risk factors for developing and relapsing from alcoholism, the physiological damage caused by drinking, and the stigma and guilt that prevent timely treatment.
My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic
The documentary poignantly explores the profound consequences of women's alcoholism on their lives, following the story of Bette VandenAkker, a devoted nurse, wife, and mother who tragically passed away in 2007.
