Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle Minister. Messiah. Monster.

Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.

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Documentary
Crime
News
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First Aired on

Nov 17, 2018

1 seaons till Nov 18, 2018

Popularity: 4.1738
22 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Appian Way (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Death in the Promised Land

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Miniseries

Aired

4 Episodes
  • Episode 1Making of a Madman43 min

    Sadistic preacher Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple after an unusual childhood; the cult's members are captivated; Jones' lust for power becomes unstoppable.

  • Episode 2On the Run42 min

    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.

  • Episode 3Under Siege42 min

    A heroic congressman travels to Jonestown; Temple members plot their escape; Jim Jones realizes the walls are closing in and plans his final stand.

  • Episode 4Death in the Promised Land43 min

    The world learns about the mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones; survivors try to piece their lives back together.

Crew & Team

Leonardo DiCaprio

Executive Producer

Stephen David

Executive Producer