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Powers BootheNed BeattyIrene CaraVeronica CartwrightRosalind CashBrad Dourif
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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.
"His sins were unforgivable. His story, unforgettable."
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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.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | — | — | 95 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | — | — | 94 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Powers Boothe Rev. Jim Jones
Ned Beatty Congressman Leo Ryan
Irene Cara Alice Jefferson
Veronica Cartwright Marcy Jones
Rosalind Cash Jenny Hammond
Brad Dourif David Langtree
Meg Foster Jean Richie
Michael C. Gwynne Larry King
Albert Hall Otis Jefferson
Linda Haynes Karen Bundy
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