Greg Williams

Greg Williams is a filmmaker and advocate, known for his work in the field of addiction recovery. He holds a Master’s degree in addiction public policy from New York University, providing him with a strong academic foundation for his efforts. His career has focused on using media to educate the public and destigmatize addiction, as well as working directly with non-profits and government agencies on related policy and awareness campaigns. Williams is also a person in long-term recovery from addiction, which informs his dedication to this field.

Over the past decade, Williams has produced and directed multiple documentaries that have gained critical attention. His filmography includes “The Anonymous People” (2013), a documentary exploring the lives of 23.5 million Americans in long-term recovery, which he also wrote and directed. Following this, he co-directed and produced “Generation Found” (2016), a film focusing on youth recovery. He further served as a producer and director for “The Concert to Face Addiction” (2016) and later produced “Tipping the Pain Scale” (2021) and “Recover Out Loud” (2021), continuing his narrative work in the addiction space. His upcoming project, “Born to Serve,” is currently in post-production, where he is serving as an executive producer.

In addition to his filmmaking, Williams has been influential in advocacy directly. He served as the Campaign Director and an executive producer for the UNITE to Face Addiction rally on the National Mall in October 2015, a significant public event aimed at raising awareness for addiction. He also played a role in forming a national Alliance to release the Addiction Recovery Medical Home Alternative Payment Model, demonstrating his active participation in policy and healthcare reform discussions related to addiction and mental health.