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Rumrunners, Moonshiners and Bootleggers

Heroes who fight tax collectors and moral crusaders, or just common criminals? Like it or not, America was built by rumrunners, moonshiners, and bootleggers--even founding father John Hancock was a smuggler. In the 1920s, Prohibition turned fishermen into rumrunners and two-bit gangsters into millionaires, and moonshine haulers in their souped-up cars helped create NASCAR. Rare archival footage and photos help weave the compelling tale of our nation's love-hate relationship with illegal alcohol.

English
  • Originally Aired December 9, 2002
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
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Name Type Role
Edward Herrmann Guest Star
David W. Padrusch Director