cult,mass suicide

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

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Stanley Nelson
  • Profile picture of Jim Jones
    Self (archive footage) Jim Jones
  • Profile picture of Leo J. Ryan
    Self (archive footage) Leo J. Ryan
  • Profile picture of Jackie Speier
    Self Jackie Speier

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Keywords

  • cult
  • mass suicide