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Prohibition is a 2011 three-part documentary television series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick for PBS. The series explores the history of the United States during the period of alcohol prohibition, detailing the passage of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act. It examines the political and social movements, including temperance and women's suffrage, that led to the ban, as well as the resulting rise in organized crime before its eventual repeal in 1933 via the 21st Amendment.
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How many episodes is the Ken Burns Prohibition documentary?
The documentary consists of three episodes with a total runtime of approximately five and a half hours. It was directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick and originally aired on PBS in October 2011.
What time period does the Prohibition documentary cover?
The film spans from the early 19th-century temperance movement through the ratification of the 18th Amendment and concludes with Prohibition's repeal via the 21st Amendment in 1933. It examines the political, social, and cultural forces that drove America's ban on alcohol.
Where can I stream Ken Burns's Prohibition?
The documentary is available on PBS's streaming platforms and has been released on DVD and Blu-ray by PBS Home Video. It may also appear on major subscription streaming services depending on current licensing agreements.
Did Ken Burns and Lynn Novick collaborate on other documentaries?
Yes, Burns and Novick have co-directed multiple major PBS documentary projects together, including The Vietnam War (2017) and Baseball. Prohibition is one of several long-form historical documentary series they have produced as a team.
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