From the Whiskey Rebellion to prohibition, the 21st Amendment to a modern cocktail renaissance, America's relationship with liquor has a long and storied history. Christine and Denver Riggleman of Silverback Distillery look to write their own chapter in this epic tale, but Virginia's regulatory structure may prove too burdensome for these award-winning craft distillers.
"American Spirit" examines the history of liquor regulation nationally and on a state level, looking closely at Virginia's "control" system to explore the pros and cons of the 50-state alcohol market set up as a result of the 21st Amendment.
Is alcohol regulation simply a matter of federalism? Should the federal government play a bigger role? Do regulations curb social ills that stem from excessive drinking? Industry experts, policy analysts, and the distillers themselves weigh in on these questions and more in this new documentary short from Motivo Media and FedSoc Films.
OFFICIAL SELECTION
2019 Richmond International Film Festival
2018 Southern Shorts Awards
- Winner: Best Documentary
- Award of Excellence
- Award of Excellence: Cinematography
- Award of Excellence: Direction
- Award of Excellence: Editing
- Award of Excellence: Music
- Award of Excellence: Producer
- Award of Excellence: Production Design
- Award of Excellence: Screenplay
- Award of Excellence: Sound Design
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.
Featuring:
- Christine and Denver Riggleman, Silverback Distillery
- Paul Pisano, National Beer Wholesalers Association
- Curtis Coleburn, Virginia Distillers Association
- C. Jarrett Dieterle, R Street Institute
- Angela Logomasini, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Related Links:
Virginia Codes and Regulations
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Control State Directory and Info
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Differences in liquor prices between control state-operated and license-state retail outlets in the U.S.
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Differing Views:
Alcohol poisoning kills six people in the US each day
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Virginia's liquor monopoly continues to pour higher sales, profit
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Control State Politics: Big Alcohol’s Attempt to Dismantle Regulation State by State
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Virginia’s infamous food-beverage ratio prioritizes cronyism over consumers
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Over-indulging Alcohol Regulators
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Control States Up Their Game
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In association with Motivo
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