Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
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.
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-10-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Original Title
- Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Firelight Media, Seventh Art Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson
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Stanley Nelson
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Who directed Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was directed by Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
The principal cast of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple includes Claire Janaro, Deborah Layton, Garrett Lambrev, Hue Fortson Jr., Janet Shular.
When was Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple released and how long is it?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).