Prohibition (2011)
Prohibition is a 2011 documentary series created by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. It stars Peter Coyote, Daniel Okrent and Pete Hamill.
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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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 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.
When was Prohibition released?
Prohibition was released on 2 October 2011.
How many episodes does Prohibition have?
Prohibition has 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Prohibition?
Prohibition was created by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
Where can I watch Prohibition?
Prohibition is available on HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+.
Where to watch Prohibition
Stream: HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
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Cast
- Peter Coyote as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Daniel Okrent as Self - Author
- Pete Hamill as Self - Historian
- Noah Feldman as Self - Legal Scholar
- Adam Arkin as Reader (voice)
- Philip Bosco as Reader (voice)
- Patricia Clarkson as Reader / Carrie Nation (voice)
- Kevin Conway as Reader (voice)
- Blythe Danner as Reader (voice)
- Paul Giamatti as Reader / George Remus (voice)
- Tom Hanks as Reader / Roy Olmstead (voice)
- Jeremy Irons as Reader (voice)