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It happened Here : Peoples Temple


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This was once the physical location of the Peoples Temple in San Francisco, also the home to Reverend Jim Jones. This particular temple branch built up a lot of steam in the community for political involvement. In late 1977 Peoples Temples members began to migrate to Jonestown, Guyana.

The physical space itself has gone through changes but the haunting memory of the temple has left an imprint. In November 1978, 918 people committed the largest mass suicide in modern history.
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8 responses // It happened Here : Peoples Temple

  • Jonestown was the informal name for the "Peoples Temple Agricultural Project," an intentional community in northwestern Guyana formed by the Peoples Temple, a cult from California led by Jim Jones.

    Not South Africa!!!
    jdelao
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  • He's voice is creepy.
    Religion rides a fine line.
    Lejonet
  • Isn't this building next door to the "Filmore West" ?
    CharlieG
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  • Great piece! I loved the way you married the archival VO and pictures into a modern ghost story. Excellent editing, pacing and production values. The elevator scene was lovely.
    amaris_black
  • woah. I love history, but I had no idea this happened.

    Very interesting!
    jennaskarzenski

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