Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2018)
"Minister. Messiah. Monster."
Synopsis
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Creator
Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen David
Network
SundanceTV
Episodes
Making of a Madman
Sadistic preacher Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple after an unusual childhood; the cult's members are captivated; Jones' lust for power becomes unstoppable.
On the Run
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.
Under Siege
A heroic congressman travels to Jonestown; Temple members plot their escape; Jim Jones realizes the walls are closing in and plans his final stand.
Death in the Promised Land
The world learns about the mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, orchestrated by cult leader Jim Jones; survivors try to piece their lives back together.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Appian Way
