Series synopsis
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle is a documentary crime news television series that premiered on SundanceTV on November 17, 2018. It ended on November 18, 2018. It stars Jim Jones.
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Premise
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
Premise: Minister. Messiah. Monster.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Jones as Self (archive footage)
Guest cast
- Leo J. Ryan as Self (archive footage)
- Jackie Speier as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 17, 2018 | November 18, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
November 17, 2018 |
| 2 |
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. |
November 17, 2018 |
| 3 |
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. |
November 18, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SundanceTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2018 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |