The Great Moonshine Conspiracy: The true story behind the movie Lawless

Franklin County Virginia was once called "The Moonshine Capital of the World”, where corruption and exploitation put working families up against the most powerful men in the county. The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial

Franklin County, Va., was called The Moonshine Capital of the World during the Prohibition. And you can’t make that much illegal whiskey without drawing the attention of the federal government. In 1935, more than 200 farmers testified about their role in a massive racket involving some of Franklin County’s most powerful men. Jesse Dukes of Big Shed Media brings us the story of the great moonshine conspiracy, as told by writer Charlie Thompson. Learn more about his book "Spirits of Just Men" at the Moonshine Conspiracy website.

Franklin County Virginia was once called “The Moonshine Capital of the World.”

"Spirits of Just Men" at the Moonshine Conspiracy website.

The Great Moonshine Conspiracy