Prohibition

Prohibition

As a battle raged… an era roared

7.9

The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all citizens by protecting individuals, families and society at large from the devastating effects of alcohol abuse; but paradoxically it made millions of people rethink their definition of morality.

  • Release Date: October 2, 2011
  • Status: Ended
  • Languages: English
  • Production: WETA, Florentine Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
Documentary

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  • Specials

    Specials

    June 26, 2011

    Episodes: 2

  • Miniseries

    Miniseries

    8.0

    October 2, 2011

    The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all citizens by protecting individuals, families and society at large from the devastating effects of alcohol abuse; but paradoxically it made millions of people rethink their definition of morality…

    Episodes: 3

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