American Experience - Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
| User Rating | |
|---|---|
| Producer(s) | Stanley Nelson |
| Director(s) | Stanley Nelson |
| Release Date | 2007 |
| Work In Progress | n |
| Runtime | 86 min |
| Youth Media | n |
| Educational Materials | Yes |
Film Description
On November 18, 1978, over 900 members of Peoples Temple died in the largest mass suicide/murder in history. Using never-before-seen archival footage and survivor interviews, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple tells the story of the people who followed Jim Jones from Indiana to California and finally to the remote jungles of Guyana, South America in a misbegotten quest to build an ideal society. The film highlights themes that defined the Peoples Temple: faith and zealotry, revolution and utopia, race and class, loyalty and coercion, charismatic leadership and demagoguery.
| Official Site | http://www.firelightmedia.org |
|---|---|
| Official Contact | Please log in or register for a free account to view this film's email address. |
| Administrative Contact | Mediarights_Admin |
| Last Updated On: | February 09, 2012 |
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