Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

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.

Cast

Powers Boothe Rev. Jim Jones Ned Beatty Rep. Leo Ryan Irene Cara Alice Jefferson Veronica Cartwright Marceline "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 Diane Ladd Lynette Jones Ron O'Neal Col. Robles

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