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Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle Season 1 Episodes

  • 2018-2018
  • 1 Season
  • AMC
  • Documentary, Suspense, Drama
  • TV-14
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Released 40 years after the events of the 1978 Jonestown mass murder-suicide that killed more than 900 Americans, this four-part documentary tells the history of the the Peoples Temple religious group. It follows the group's leader Reverend Jim Jones from his roots as a charismatic preacher and civil rights advocate in Indiana into a narcissistic demagogue who led the biggest mass suicide in U.S. history. The story is based on the 2017 book by "Road to Jonestown" by Jeff Guinn.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2018 - 2018

Episode 1

Making of a Madman

Sat, Nov 17, 201842 mins

Jim Jones forms The Peoples Temple. Members are captivated; his lust for power becomes unstoppable. 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.

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Episode 2

On the Run

Sat, Nov 17, 201842 mins

A congressman travels to Jonestown; Temple members plot their escape. Jim Jones realizes the walls are closing in and plans a final stand. The world learns about the mass murder/suicide in Jonestown. Survivors try to piece their lives back together.

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Episode 3

Under Siege

Sun, Nov 18, 201842 mins

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

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Episode 4

Death in the Promised Land

Sun, Nov 18, 201842 mins

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

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