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Ben Affleck on the pain and catharsis of 'The Way Back'

by AP Film Writer
| March 1, 2020 12:05 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Of the many stories that have stuck with Ben Affleck from his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, one has especially resonated for the actor. Recovery is often described as a process of removing a damaging habit from your life. One man articulated it in a more positive way. He said he quit drinking so he could be a free man.

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