7.2

1 hr 34 min

1980-04-15

21

In the 1960s, Reverend Jim Jones began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust, declared himself a prophet, and founded the Peoples Temple. With a loyal following of over 1,000, who donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, he moves them to Guyana. When possible crimes come to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, an investigation begins. Rather than face the charges, Jones commits suicide, and roughly 900 of his followers do the same.

Drama

Crime

Trailers

Characters

Powers Boothe

Powers Boothe

Rev. Jim Jones

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Rep. Leo Ryan

Irene Cara

Irene Cara

Alice Jefferson

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Marceline "Marcy" Jones

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Jenny Hammond

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

David Langtree

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