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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

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.

Top Cast

  • Claire Janaro

    Claire Janaro

    Herself

  • Deborah Layton

    Deborah Layton

    Herself

  • Garrett Lambrev

    Garrett Lambrev

    Himself

  • Hue Fortson Jr.

    Hue Fortson Jr.

    Himself

  • Janet Shular

    Janet Shular

    Herself

  • Jim Jones

    Jim Jones

    Self (archive footage)

  • Leo J. Ryan

    Leo J. Ryan

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jackie Speier

    Jackie Speier

    Self

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.

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