Where to Watch Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980) in Canada

What it's about

Based upon the true story of Reverend Jim Jones, a self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Peoples Temple. In the 1960s, he began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jim Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust. He had a loyal following of over 1000 people, who had donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, before moving them to Guyana. When possible illegal activities came to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, they began to investigate. Rather that face the charges against him, Jim Jones committed suicide, and convinced virtually most of his followers to do the same.

Cast and crew

Director

William A. Graham

Writer

Ernest Tidyman, Charles A. Krause

Starring

Powers Boothe, Ned Beatty, Irene Cara

Details

Release date

Jan 5, 1982

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 4 nominations total

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