Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Apr 26 2006 N/A 1h 26m
Documentary, History

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.

Plot

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 ta...

Written by

Marcia Smith, Noland Walker

Directed by

Stanley Nelson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Seventh Art Releasing, Firelight Media Inc., Public Broadcasting Service

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
5,726
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
79
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