A Nation of Drunkards

The start of the temperance movement in the 19th century under the stewardship of such leaders as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frances Willard and Carry Nation; and the Anti-Saloon League, which pushed for a constitutional amendment that would ban the sale and manufacture of alcohol.

Writing:
  • Ken Burns
  • Lynn Novick

Stars:
Release Date: 2011-10-02
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.9/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 110

Other episodes for this season

A Nation of Drunkards
Episode 1 - A Nation of Drunkards
A Nation of Scofflaws
Episode 2 - A Nation of Scofflaws
A Nation of Hypocrites
Episode 3 - A Nation of Hypocrites