| Description |
3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. or 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English or Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles. Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). Described video for the visually impaired. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Adam Arkin. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Special features: additional scenes ; interviews ; outtakes. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Prohibition -- United States -- History -- Videodiscs.
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United States -- History -- 1919-1933 -- Videodiscs.
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Liquor laws -- United States -- History -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Arkin, Adam, narrator.
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Ward, Geoffrey C., screenwriter.
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Botstein, Sarah, 1972- producer.
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Novick, Lynn, producer, director.
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Burns, Ken, 1953- producer, director.
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Florentine Films.
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WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.)
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PBS Home Video.
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| ISBN |
9781608834303 |
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1608834301 |
| Standard No. |
841887014335 |
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097368224742 |
| Music No. |
822474 PBS Home Video |
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