Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
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2006 · Movie · 1h 26m · NR
The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic79/100
96 audience votes
Key crew
- Stanley NelsonDirector
Cast
- Claire JanaroHerself
- Deborah LaytonHerself
- Garrett LambrevHimself
- Hue Fortson Jr.Himself
- Janet ShularHerself
- Jim JonesSelf (archive footage)
- Leo J. RyanSelf (archive footage)
- Jackie SpeierSelf
Stills
Themes
cultmass suicide