Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (1980)

TV-14 (US) | USA | English | 192 min
Directed by: William A. Graham
7.5

Based upon the real life story of Reverend Jim Jones, a self-proclaimed prophet who founded the Peoples Temple. In the 1960s, he began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jim Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust. He had a loyal following of over 1000 people, who had donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, before moving them to Guyana. When possible illegal activities came to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, they began to investigate. Rather than face the charges against him, Jones committed suicide, and convinced virtually most of his followers to do the same.

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Awards

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Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special

Nominated

Release Date

USA
(part 1)
1980-04-15
USA
(part 2)
1980-04-16
UK
(part 1)
1980-07-23
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
(Original title)
Jim Jones: A Tragédia da Guyana
Brazil
Jim Jones: O Pastor do Diabo
Brazil (reissue title)
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Severe