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Escape From Jonestown
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Escape From Jonestown

2008-01-01 · 83 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary

In 1978, more than 900 people were led to their death by Rev. Jim Jones in a mass murder-suicide pact. Those who survived tell their story of pain and loss.

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Soledad O'BrienSoledad O'BrienSelf - Host

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