CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 26m · NR
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
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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.

Directed byStanley Nelson

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Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
April 26, 2006
Studios
Firelight MediaSeventh Art Releasing

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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

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8 credited
Starring

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

Creative team
Directed by
Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson

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