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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Release Date: 2006-04-26
Runtime: 86 min
Genre(s):
documentary
,
History
,
TV Movie
Director:
Stanley Nelson
Production Country:
United States of America
Original Language:
English
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Overview:
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
,
Deborah Layton
,
Garrett Lambrev
,
Hue Fortson Jr.
,
Jackie Speier
,
Janet Shular
,
Jim Jones
,
Leo J. Ryan
Crew:
Stanley Nelson (Director)