# Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)

> A sobering archival investigation into Jim Jones, Peoples Temple, and the social forces that culminated in Jonestown's mass death.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22781

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie
- Director: Stanley Nelson
- Cast: Claire Janaro, Deborah Layton, Garrett Lambrev, Hue Fortson Jr., Janet Shular, Jim Jones, Leo J. Ryan, Jackie Speier
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762111/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grave, investigative, disturbing, serious documentary viewing, history study

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of faith and fanaticism that unveils the tragic end of a utopian dream.

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