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Prohibition

The Roaring Twenties witnessed a nationwide campaign against the harmful influence of alcohol, with the US enforcing the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the manufacture, trade, and consumption of liquor.

In the 1800s, a powerful Temperance movement emerged in the United States, driven by the devastating impact of excessive drinking on American society.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Nation of Drunkards

1. A Nation of Drunkards

Aired: Oct 2, 2011

The next episode explores the 19th century, a transformative period character...

Episode 2 A Nation of Scofflaws

2. A Nation of Scofflaws

Aired: Oct 3, 2011

The Volstead Act introduces a significant shift in US law, prohibiting not on...

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Main Cast

Philip BoscoPhilip BoscoReader (voice)
Adam ArkinAdam ArkinReader (voice)
Patricia ClarksonPatricia ClarksonReader / Carrie Nation (voice)
Kevin ConwayKevin ConwayReader (voice)
Paul GiamattiPaul GiamattiReader / George Remus (voice)
Blythe DannerBlythe DannerReader (voice)
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonReader (voice)
Tom HanksTom HanksReader / Roy Olmstead (voice)
Oliver PlattOliver PlattReader / Al Capone (voice)
Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsReader (voice)
John LithgowJohn LithgowReader / H.L. Mencken (voice)
Josh LucasJosh LucasReader (voice)
Joanne TuckerJoanne TuckerReader (voice)
Amy MadiganAmy MadiganReader (voice)
Carolyn McCormickCarolyn McCormickReader (voice)
Campbell ScottCampbell ScottReader / F. Scott Fitzgerald (voice)
Frances SternhagenFrances SternhagenReader (voice)
Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonReader (voice)

Appearances

Peter CoyotePeter Coyote
Daniel OkrentDaniel Okrent
Pete HamillPete Hamill
Noah FeldmanNoah Feldman
Studs TerkelStuds Terkel
Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt

Creators

Ken BurnsKen BurnsCreator
Lynn NovickLynn NovickCreator

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Info about Prohibition

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History

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