Prohibition
“As a battle raged… an era roared”
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.
Details
First Aired: 10/2/2011
Languages: English
Created by: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Type: Miniseries
Production
PBSCompanies: WETA, Florentine Films
Countries: United States of America
Where to watch · US
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Seasons
Miniseries
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…
Specials
2 episodes
