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Feature film — 2006
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
7.01h 26mDocumentary — History — TV Movie
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.
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A high-signal pick with 97 votes.
Firelight Media / Seventh Art Releasing
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Director: Stanley Nelson
On screen
Cast & crew
C
Claire Janaro
Herself
D
Deborah Layton
Herself
G
Garrett Lambrev
Himself
H
Hue Fortson Jr.
Himself
J
Janet Shular
Herself
Jim Jones
Self (archive footage)
Leo J. Ryan
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Speier
Self
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