Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
His sins were unforgivable. His story, unforgettable.
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.
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Rev. Jim Jones · 2 eps
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Rep. Leo Ryan · 2 eps
Irene Cara
Alice Jefferson · 2 eps
Veronica Cartwright
Marceline "Marcy" Jones · 2 eps
Rosalind Cash
Jenny Hammond · 2 eps
Brad Dourif
David Langtree · 2 eps
Meg Foster
Jean Richie · 2 eps
Michael C. Gwynne
Larry King · 2 eps
Albert Hall
Otis Jefferson · 2 eps
Linda Haynes
Karen Bundy · 2 eps
Diane Ladd
Lynette Jones · 2 eps
Ron O'Neal
Col. Robles · 2 eps
Randy Quaid
Clayton Ritchie · 2 eps
Diana Scarwid
Sheila Langtree · 2 eps
Madge Sinclair
Mrs. Jefferson · 2 eps
Brenda Vaccaro
Jane Briggs · 2 eps
Dimitra Arliss
Sister Fleming · 2 eps
LeVar Burton
Richard Jefferson · 2 eps
Colleen Dewhurst
Myrtle Kennedy · 2 eps
Clifton James
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