Al Pacino on the Revelation That Led Him to Get Sober Over 40 Years Ago

Al Pacino recalled the moment that led to his decision to get sober more than 40 years ago during an interview with People to promote his new memoir, Sonny Boy.

Pacino battled addiction in his younger years as he was gaining increasingly wide recognition for his roles in The Godfather (1972), Serpico (1973), and Dog Day Afternoon (1975). During that time, he developed a reputation for being seriously committed to his craft while simultaneously shunning events like award shows and interviews, which are de rigueur in the industry.