Prohibition
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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.
Prohibition is a documentary series that explores the rise, rule, and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment and the era it shaped from 1920 to 1933. The series examines how decades of activism led to a sweeping constitutional change intended to protect American society, yet ultimately triggered a moral and social reckoning. It premiered on October 2, 2011, and has concluded with one season.
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Peter CoyoteSelf - Narrator (voice)
Daniel OkrentSelf - Author
Pete HamillSelf - Historian
Noah FeldmanSelf - Legal Scholar
Adam ArkinReader (voice)
Philip BoscoReader (voice)
Patricia ClarksonReader / Carrie Nation (voice)
Kevin ConwayReader (voice)
Blythe DannerReader (voice)
Paul GiamattiReader / George Remus (voice)
Tom HanksReader / Roy Olmstead (voice)
Jeremy IronsReader (voice)
Samuel L. JacksonReader (voice)
John LithgowReader / H.L. Mencken (voice)
Josh LucasReader (voice)
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1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A Nation of Drunkards | 2011-10-02 | 96m | 8.0 |
| 02 | A Nation of Scofflaws | 2011-10-03 | 120m | 8.0 |
| 03 | A Nation of Hypocrites | 2011-10-04 | 107m | 8.0 |
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Prohibition has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did Prohibition air?
Prohibition premiered on October 2, 2011. The series has completed its run with one season.
What time period does the series cover?
The documentary focuses on the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933, examining the rise of the Eighteenth Amendment and its eventual repeal.
How many episodes are in Prohibition?
The series consists of one season. Check your streaming service for the complete episode count and availability.
What is the main focus of this documentary?
Prohibition explores how nearly a century of activist efforts led to the constitutional ban on alcohol, and how this well-intentioned policy paradoxically reshaped American morality and society.
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