Prohibition /

This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the lim...

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Corporate Authors:	Florentine Films, WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.), PBS Home Video
Other Authors:	Arkin, Adam (Narrator), Ward, Geoffrey C. (Screenwriter), Botstein, Sarah, 1972- (Producer), Novick, Lynn (Producer, Director), Burns, Ken, 1953- (Producer, Director)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English Spanish
Language Notes:	English or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles. Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Published:	Culver City, Calif. : PBS Home Video, [2011]
Subjects:	Prohibition > United States > History. United States > History > 1919-1933. Liquor laws > United States > History. Alcohol Drinking > legislation & jurisprudence. Alcohol Drinking > history. Temperance > legislation & jurisprudence. Temperance > history.

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Summary:	This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the limits of legislating morality. When the country goes dry in 1920, after a century of debate, millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight.
Item Description:	Special features: additional scenes ; interviews ; outtakes. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Audience:	Not rated.
Production Credits:	Narrator, Adam Arkin.
ISBN:	9781608834303 1608834301