Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

DocumentaryHistory

2006, Movie, 1h 26min

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.

"Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple" — documentary and history movie produced in USA and released in 2006. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 26min. "Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple" is not currently available to stream in India. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

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Nelson shows how Jones' followers made the transition from people of good will to accidental fanatics, with the help of several ex-members who survived Guyana...

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In the jungles of Guyana, a tragic tale of blind faith and devastating loss unfolds. A charismatic leader, Jim Jones, had built a religious sect promising social and racial equality. But as his power grew, so did allegations of sexual and physical abuse. In 1978, he orchestrated the largest mass suicide in history, leaving almost 1000 dead. Through unseen footage and survivor testimonies, this documentary sheds light on a mysterious chapter in history.

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