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Prohibition (2011)

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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.

First Air Date
October 2, 2011
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
7.9/10 (50 votes)

Cast: Peter Coyote, Daniel Okrent, Pete Hamill, Noah Feldman, Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Conway

Network: PBS
Production: WETA, Florentine Films
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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.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired10/2/2011
Last Aired10/4/2011
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LanguageEnglish
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Peter Coyote

as Self - Narrator (voice)

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Daniel Okrent

as Self - Author

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Pete Hamill

as Self - Historian

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Noah Feldman

as Self - Legal Scholar

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Adam Arkin

as Reader (voice)

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Philip Bosco

as Reader (voice)

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Patricia Clarkson

as Reader / Carrie Nation (voice)

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Kevin Conway

as Reader (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prohibition about?

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 in…

How many seasons does Prohibition have?

1

How many episodes does Prohibition have?

3

Is Prohibition still running?

No, it ended in 2011.

When did Prohibition first air?

October 2, 2011

Who created Prohibition?

Ken Burns, Lynn Novick

Who stars in Prohibition?

Peter Coyote, Daniel Okrent, Pete Hamill

What genre is Prohibition?

Documentary