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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
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  2. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

2006
1h 26m
Documentary
History
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

2006

Runtime

1h 26m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Apr 26, 2006
Languages
English
Director
Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson
Production
Firelight Media
Firelight Media
Seventh Art Releasing
Seventh Art Releasing
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Claire Janaro

Herself

Deborah Layton

Herself

Garrett Lambrev

Himself

Hue Fortson Jr.

Himself

Janet Shular

Herself

Jim Jones

Jim Jones

Self (archive footage)

Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Self

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