Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Directed by William A. Graham
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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.Read moreLess
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.
The story
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.
Cast & crew
Powers BootheRev. Jim Jones
Ned BeattyRep. Leo Ryan
Irene CaraAlice Jefferson
Veronica CartwrightMarceline "Marcy" Jones
Rosalind CashJenny Hammond
Brad DourifDavid Langtree
Meg FosterJean Richie
Albert HallOtis Jefferson
Linda HaynesKaren Bundy
Diane LaddLynette Jones
Ron O'NealCol. RoblesExplore the crew
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Editor
- Aaron Stell
- Producer
- Ernest Tidyman
- Director of Photography
- Gil Hubbs
- Producer
- Sam Manners
- Editor
- Tony de Zarraga