Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Documentary History TV Movie

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

⭐ 7.1/10 📅 2006 ⏱ 1h 26m Released

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

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

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