Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
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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About Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a 2006 English-language documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Stanley Nelson. The cast is led by Claire Janaro, Deborah Layton, Garrett Lambrev. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was produced by Firelight Media and Seventh Art Releasing and made in United States of America. It was released on April 26, 2006, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Release date
- April 26, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Firelight Media, Seventh Art Releasing
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple cast & crew
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was directed by Stanley Nelson.
The cast features Claire Janaro as Herself, Deborah Layton as Herself, Garrett Lambrev as Himself, Hue Fortson Jr. as Himself, Janet Shular as Herself, and Jim Jones as Self (archive footage).
Is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple worth watching?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 92 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, history, and tv movie, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Claire Janaro
Herself
Deborah Layton
Herself
Garrett Lambrev
Himself
Hue Fortson Jr.
Himself
Janet Shular
Herself
Jim Jones
Self (archive footage)
Leo J. Ryan
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Speier
Self
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple — FAQs
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple rated?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 92 ratings.
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