Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones

A slow, suffocating descent into paranoia and control, watching an idealist become a monster with dread that never lets up.

Created by

Ernest Tidyman

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Powers Boothe, Ned Beatty, Irene Cara

Tagline

His sins were unforgivable. His story, unforgettable.

Overview

In the 1960s, Reverend Jim Jones began as an idealist helping minorities and working against racism. After a move to San Francisco and increased power and attention, Jones became focused on his belief in nuclear holocaust, declared himself a prophet, and founded the Peoples Temple. With a loyal following of over 1,000, who donated their entire life savings to him and to join his commune, he moves them to Guyana. When possible crimes come to the attention of the authorities, and once notified that some individuals are being held against their will, an investigation begins. Rather than face the charges, Jones commits suicide, and roughly 900 of his followers do the same.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Power, corruption, obsession, madness

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)