ABOUT THE FILM:

Alcohol conjures up stories and traditions, not to mention emotions – from the glamorization of Hollywood, the politics of prohibition, religious connotations, medicinal uses – to the good old cocktail. So where, why and how are we so fascinated with a liquid that’s steeped in folklore, that we worship it, ban it, love it and hate it. We have been creating alcohol since the dawn of civilization and as a result we’ve created a universe of myth, legend, culture and science on the subject. Through the lens of Moonshine, we take a look at what it is about alcohol that gets us so worked up or rather – shaken & stirred.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:

Rob Harris studied at Stanford, interned with legendary documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple, and then went on to get a Masters in Journalism at UC Berkeley. After associate producing a PBS Frontline, Rob spent five years as a staff video journalist for The New York Times, where he was part of teams that won two Pulitzers, one Emmy and a duPont Award. Since then, Rob has split his time between teaching, editing, producing and managing digital media teams. He is currently the education director at HUDSY, where he is responsible for HUDSY’s Apprentice and Launchpad Film Programs.