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Season 1 – Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle

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Timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the 1978 Jonestown mass murder-suicide that killed more than 900 Americans, this four-part documentary tells of leader Jim Jones' transformation from charismatic preacher and civil rights advocate into narcissistic demagogue who championed the biggest mass suicide in U.S. history. The story is based on the best-selling book by investigative journalist Jeff Guinn and features archival footage -- including secret FBI and CIA recordings, unreleased photographs, personal letters and previously classified documents -- as well as new interviews with survivors and Jones family members who have not previously spoken on the record.

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Lucy Mangan Guardian 01/07/2020
4/5
Nothing is sensationalised, but the details quietly and relentlessly build into an ever more dreadful threat. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 11/19/2018
Having watched more than a couple of previous investigations of Jonestown, Jim Jones and Peoples Temple over the years, I'm at least prepared to call Terror in the Jungle one of the best of the genre. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk 01/08/2020
4/5
The length paid off, allowing director Shan Nicholson to assemble a meticulously detailed portrait of the way Jones built up his "Temple". Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jason John Cicalese

Reverend Jim Jones

Matt Zako

Leo Ryan

Jack Schrader

Vernon Gosney

Leonardo DiCaprio

Executive Producer

Jennifer Davisson Killoran

Executive Producer

Jeff Guinn

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 17, 2018 Making of a Madman; On the Run Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple; when the press exposes a dark side, 900 members move to Jonestown, but it's not the utopia they were promised. Details Episode 1 Aired Nov 17, 2018 Making of a Madman Sadistic preacher Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple after an unusual childhood; the cult's members are captivated; Jones' lust for power becomes unstoppable. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 17, 2018 On the Run The press exposes the dark side of Jim Jones, causing a mass exodus to Jonestown; his followers soon realize it's not the utopia their leader promised. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 18, 2018 Under Siege; Death in the Promised Land A congressman travels to Jonestown and Temple members plan their escape; Jim Jones orchestrates a mass murder-suicide; survivors try to move on. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 18, 2018 Under Siege A heroic congressman travels to Jonestown; Temple members plot their escape; Jim Jones realizes the walls are closing in and plans his final stand. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 18, 2018 Death in the Promised Land The world learns about the mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones; survivors try to piece their lives back together. Details

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Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Shan Nicholson
Executive Producer
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Jeff Guinn, Stephen David, Paul Haddad, Shan Nicholson
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 17, 2018