Prohibition (2011)

S1E2 A Nation of Scofflaws

The repercussions of the Volstead Act and Prohibition manifest in various ways, such as an alarming rise in alcoholism, particularly among women who now frequent underground speakeasies that have supplanted traditional male-only bars. Additionally, the availability of tainted alcohol leads to tragic poisoning incidents, while civil liberties are compromised by aggressive federal agents eager to enforce the law. As public discontent with the ban escalates, most politicians remain silent, intimidated by the formidable influence of the Anti-Saloon League.