Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)
NR 1h 26m 7.3/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Stanley Nelson
Cast: Claire Janaro, Deborah Layton, Garrett Lambrev, Hue Fortson Jr., Janet Shular
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a child (referenced)
Other
Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (referenced)
Substance Use
Drug use (depicted) (referenced)
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children (referenced)Gun violence Torture (referenced)
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