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.
Title | American Experience - Season 19 Episode 11 Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | PBS |
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Alternative Titles | The American Experience |
Keyword | biography, usa history, current affairs |
First Air Date | Oct 04, 1988 |
Last Air date | May 21, 2024 |
Season | 37 Season |
Episode | 394 Episode |
Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.46/ 10 by 28.00 users |
Popularity | 92.728 |
Language | English |