Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle
Minister. Messiah. Monster.
Overview
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Key Crew
Director: Shan Nicholson
Top Cast
Jim Jones
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Season 1 (2018)
No overview available.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Making of a Madman
2018-11-17Sadistic preacher Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple after an unusual childhood; the cult's members are captivated; Jones' lust for power becomes unstoppable.
Runtime: 43 minEpisode 2: On the Run
2018-11-17The 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.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 3: Under Siege
2018-11-18A heroic congressman travels to Jonestown; Temple members plot their escape; Jim Jones realizes the walls are closing in and plans his final stand.
Runtime: 42 minEpisode 4: Death in the Promised Land
2018-11-18The world learns about the mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones; survivors try to piece their lives back together.
Runtime: 43 minVideos
Official Trailer: Jonestown Terror In the Jungle - Aerial Cinematography
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle | Docuseries Trailer
