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Prohibition

The Prohibition Era: A Struggle Against the Influence of Alcohol

American history has been marked by widespread heavy drinking, but a growing Temperance movement emerged in the 1800s to combat this destructive habit.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Nation of Drunkards

1. A Nation of Drunkards

Aired: Oct 2, 2011

The 19th century was a period of growth both for alcoholic beverages and the ...

Episode 2 A Nation of Scofflaws

2. A Nation of Scofflaws

Aired: Oct 3, 2011

With the passing of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, the federal go...

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Main Cast

Adam ArkinAdam ArkinReader (voice)
Philip BoscoPhilip BoscoReader (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)
Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsReader (voice)
Oliver PlattOliver PlattReader / Al Capone (voice)
John LithgowJohn LithgowReader / H.L. Mencken (voice)
Joanne TuckerJoanne TuckerReader (voice)
Josh LucasJosh LucasReader (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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Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History

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