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Witness to Jonestown

MOVIE • 2008

Witness to Jonestown

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Rare footage shot inside the People's Temple gives an insider's look at the tragic Jonestown Massacre that occurred in Guyana in 1978. Interviews with survivors attempt to shed light on how and why 900 Unitedstatians would follow one man to their deaths.

TMDB ★ 3.2/5Votes: 4
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Documentary

Top Cast

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Terri Buford

Herself

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Tim Carter

Himself

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Hue Fortson Jr.

Himself

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Fred Francis

Himself

Lester Holt

Lester Holt

Himself

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Stephan Jones

Himself

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Marshall Kilduff

Himself

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Laura Johnston Kohl

Herself

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Charles A. Krause

Himself

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Rebecca Moore

Herself

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Tim Reiterman

Himself

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Eugene Smith

Himself

Jim Jones

Jim Jones

Self (archive footage)

Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)

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Theatrical release date: November 9, 2008

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

November 9, 2008

Runtime

89 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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Revenue

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