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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)

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.
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Stanley Nelson profile
Stanley Nelson

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Cast

Claire Janaro profile
Claire Janaro

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Deborah Layton profile
Deborah Layton

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Garrett Lambrev profile
Garrett Lambrev

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Hue Fortson Jr. profile
Hue Fortson Jr.

Himself

Janet Shular profile
Janet Shular

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Jim Jones profile
Jim Jones

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Leo J. Ryan profile
Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Speier profile
Jackie Speier

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Claire Janaro profile
Claire Janaro

Herself

Deborah Layton profile
Deborah Layton

Herself

Garrett Lambrev profile
Garrett Lambrev

Himself

Hue Fortson Jr. profile
Hue Fortson Jr.

Himself

Janet Shular profile
Janet Shular

Herself

Jim Jones profile
Jim Jones

Self (archive footage)

Leo J. Ryan profile
Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)

Jackie Speier profile
Jackie Speier

Self

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Release Date

April 26, 2006

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Firelight Media logoSeventh Art Releasing logo

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