Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, is a 2006 documentary film made by Firelight Media.
The documentary reveals new footage of the incidents surrounding the Peoples Temple and its leader Jim Jones who led over 900 members of his Cult to a settlement in Guyana called Jonestown, where he orchestrated a mass suicide with poisoned Flavor Aid, in 1978.
The film premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival where it received the Outstanding Achievement in Documentary award.
It is in the form of a narrative with interviews with former Temple members, Jonestown survivors, and persons who knew Jones at various stages.
Released 2006. Director: Stanley Nelson. Documentary film.