Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Synopsis

Examines the story behind the November 1978 mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, Guyana, where more than 900 people were led to their deaths by cult leader Jim Jones. Included: comments from Jones' son, Jim Jr.; survivor Stanley Clayton; and Hue Fortson, whose wife and child died in the incident.

Guest stars

Jim Jones

Self (archive footage)

Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)