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Promised Land

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  • On November 18, 1978 Jim Jones led 918 people to their deaths at the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project settlement - better known as Jonestown. This series will detail the story from the beginning in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the tragic end in the jungle of Guyana.
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  • Promised Land Trailer

    Promised Land Trailer
    Feb 19 2020
    On November 18, 1978 Jim Jones led 918 people to their deaths at the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project settlement - better known as Jonestown. This series will detail the story from the beginning in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the tragic end in the jungle of Guyana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Born On The Wrong Side Of The Tracks

    Born On The Wrong Side Of The Tracks
    May 24 2024
    In this episode, we delve into the early life of Jim Jones, exploring his upbringing in rural Indiana, his fascination with religion, and his journey towards becoming the charismatic yet controversial leader of the Peoples Temple. Discover the formative experiences that shaped his ideologies and set the stage for his later infamous actions. Audio clips credited to The Jonestown Institute. Visit their website for more information: https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • A Revolutionary Cause

    A Revolutionary Cause
    May 31 2024
    Episode two looks at Father Devine, his Peace Mission, and the impact he had on Jim Jones. Jim would use Father Devine's model to mold The Peoples Temple, and make real change for race relations in Indianapolis - only to abruptly leave the US for Brazil. We also take a look at Jim's manipulation of the Vietnam War, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., and his infidelity towards Marceline. Research and audio clips are credited to The Jonestown Institute. Visit their website for more information: https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
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