Prohibition / a production of Florentine Films and WETA Television ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick and Ken Burns ; directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the lim...
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| Other Authors: | , , , , |
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| Language: | English Spanish |
| Language of the Original: |
English |
| Language and/or Writing System: |
English or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles. Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Published: |
Culver City, Calif. :
PBS Home Video,
[2011], ©2011.
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| Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
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| Physical Description: | 3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Summary: |
This videodisc explores the extraordinary story of what happens when a freedom-loving nation outlaws the sale of intoxicating liquor, and the disastrous unintended consequences that follow. The utterly relevant cautionary tale raises profound questions about the proper role of government and the limits of legislating morality. When the country goes dry in 1920, after a century of debate, millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. |
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| Note: | Special features: additional scenes ; interviews ; outtakes. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | HV5089 .P9645 2011 VideoDVD CX4 D0139823 VideoDVD |
| Audience: |
Not rated. |
| ISBN: | 9781415760284 1415760284 |
| System Details: | DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Participant or Performer: |
Narrator, Adam Arkin. |