PBS Prohibition Documentary by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick aired tonight

I hope you're all tuning in to the PBS Prohibition documentary presented by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick.  It's edutainment at it's best and has human stories, gangster elements, women's rights, racism, corporate interests, religion and politics. Everything that touches on the question of American values and what it means to be American came into play in forging the passing of the 18th amendment.  I thought it was interesting to see that the revenue generated by the taxation of alcohol was so substantial that until the 16th Amendment (Income Tax) was passed, prohibition was basically not feasible from an economic point of view.  There are so many interesting angles and parallels between the contemporary struggles that we are facing as a nation, that this should be required viewing (Wall Street anyone?).

  Oh, and there's great style too, partially because these were tough times and people had less, so things were worn more.  Part of having a great signature style is having a few really unique and well made items that you wear often enough to feel very relaxed in, and that people automatically associate with you.

Check the link here to see when it airs in your zip code:  http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/tv-schedules/ 

or watch it online at:  http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/watch-video/#id=2082675582

Don't forget to double-up by catching Boardwalk Empire afterward.