Moonshiners
Where to Watch
Hulu
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Discovery +
HBO Max
Philo
YouTube TVThink the days of bootleggers, backwoods stills and "white lightning" are over? Not a chance! It's a multi-million dollar industry. But perhaps more importantly to the moonshiners, it's a tradition dating back hundreds of years, passed down to them from their forefathers. It's part of their history and culture. While this practice is surprisingly alive and well, it's not always legal. Moonshiners tells the story of those who brew their shine - often in the woods near their homes using camouflaged equipment - and the local authorities who try to keep them honest. Viewers will witness practices rarely, if ever, seen on television including the sacred rite of passage for a moonshiner - firing up the still for the first time. They will also meet legends, including notorious moonshiner Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton.
Who would love this
- ♥Viewers interested in Appalachian culture and history.
- ♥Fans of reality television focusing on niche crafts and traditions.
- ♥Those who enjoy shows about entrepreneurship and defying regulations.
- ♥Audiences looking for a blend of humor, drama, and educational content about a specific subculture.
Who might not
- ✗Viewers who prefer strictly factual documentaries and are averse to dramatization.
- ✗Individuals who are uncomfortable with depictions of illegal activities.
- ✗Those seeking deep character studies or complex emotional narratives.
- ✗Viewers who dislike staged or potentially inauthentic reality television.
