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Prohibition

2011Show1 season3 episodesTV-14

82

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82

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Summary

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).

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Prohibition episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Crew

Directors: Lynn Novick, Ken Burns
Written by: Geoffrey C. Ward
Produced by: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, Sarah Botstein
Music by: Wynton Marsalis, Doug Wamble, David Cieri

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Facts

October 2, 2011 · October 4, 2011 · Ended

First aired: October 2, 2011
Last aired: October 4, 2011
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 10 countries

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Where can I stream Prohibition?

PBS Documentaries

In the United States, Prohibition streams on PBS, HISTORY Vault, PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Prohibition worth watching?

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 86).

Is Prohibition okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Prohibition?

6 h

About 6 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 110 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.