Storyville

S24E01 Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (1)

In 1978, Jim Jones, the influential American minister and head of the People's Temple, urged his followers to engage in what he called 'revolutionary suicide' in northern Guyana. This drastic call came as he sought to solidify his control over the community, believing that death was a means of escaping a perceived oppressive world and achieving a form of liberation. The tragic event led to the mass loss of life, highlighting the extreme lengths to which Jones would go to maintain his power and influence over his devoted followers.