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:	Arkin, Adam (Narrator), Ward, Geoffrey C. (Screenwriter), Botstein, Sarah, 1972- (Producer), Novick, Lynn (Producer, Director), Burns, Ken, 1953- (Producer, Director)
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.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	Prohibition > United States > History. Liquor laws > United States > History. United States > History > 1919-1933. Documentary television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Genre:	Documentary television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Physical Description:	3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD