Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Originally released in 2006. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a documentary/history film. directed by Stanley Nelson. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Claire Janaro, Deborah Layton, and Garrett Lambrev
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (88 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Firelight Media
- Seventh Art Releasing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple about?
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 o...
Who directed Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was directed by Stanley Nelson.
How long is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple released?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was released on April 26, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
The main cast of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple includes Claire Janaro, Deborah Layton, Garrett Lambrev, Hue Fortson Jr., Janet Shular.