I saw this in San Francisco, where the Peoples Temple was located in the 70s. Former Peoples Temple members and the director and writer of the movie were present (and there was discussion after the screening). It was certainly a powerful place and way to see it, but I think the movie stands on its own. It does a good job of showing what attracted people to the Peoples Temple and how, gradually, things started to go very wrong. There is footage from the days of the Peoples Temple as well as new and moving testimony (that feels like the right word) from former members and family of members.
It's not clear if it will get distributed theatrically but, if not, the director said it will air on PBS in 2007. Highly recommended.
It's not clear if it will get distributed theatrically but, if not, the director said it will air on PBS in 2007. Highly recommended.