Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones 1980
“His sins were unforgivable. His story, unforgettable.”
What is Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones?
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 15, 1980
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 2 episodes and an average 94-minute runtime.
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Overview
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 2 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A charismatic preacher’s rise ends in a deadly jungle commune.”
- Compelling portrait of a real-life cult leader
- Explores power and manipulation
- Rich 1960s period setting
- Pacing may feel slow
- Intense themes may unsettle some viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in true‑crime histories of cults and 1960s social movements.
The series includes intense themes of manipulation, coercion, and potential violence, suited for mature audiences.
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Who is the series about?
It dramatizes the life of Reverend Jim Jones, founder of the Peoples Temple.
When does the story take place?
It begins in the 1960s and follows events through the establishment of a commune in Guyana.
What genre is the series?
It is classified as drama and crime.
How many followers are depicted?
The narrative mentions a following of over 1,000 members.
What triggers the investigation?
Authorities act after learning of possible crimes and reports that some individuals are being held against their will.
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