Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

7.1

2006

1h 26m

DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

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.

Key Crew

Director

Stanley Nelson

Cast (8)

Claire Janaro

Herself

Deborah Layton

Herself

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