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King of the Sands
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
Top Billed Cast
Claire Janaro Herself
Deborah Layton Herself
Garrett Lambrev Himself
Hue Fortson Jr. Himself
Janet Shular Herself
Jim Jones Self (archive footage)
Leo J. Ryan Self (archive footage)
Jackie Speier Self
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