Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)

  • NR
  • 04/26/2006 (US)
  • Documentary, History, TV Movie
  • 1h 26m

Overview

Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.

Stanley Nelson

Director

Cast

Claire Janaro's headshot

Claire Janaro

Herself
Deborah Layton's headshot

Deborah Layton

Herself
Garrett Lambrev's headshot

Garrett Lambrev

Himself
Hue Fortson Jr.'s headshot

Hue Fortson Jr.

Himself
Janet Shular's headshot

Janet Shular

Herself
Jim Jones's headshot

Jim Jones

Self (archive footage)
Leo J. Ryan's headshot

Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)
Jackie Speier's headshot

Jackie Speier

Self

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