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Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and co-director Lynn Novick dive into the controversial period of American history from 1920-1933 when the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was forbidden by law. In the three episodes, "A Nation of Drunkards," "A Nation of Scofflaws," and "A Nation of Hypocrites," the program explores how bootleggers, gangsters, lobbyists, moonshiners, and everyday people grappled with the "Noble Experiment." 6 hrs. total on three discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish; featurette; bonus footage; outtakes.