Defectors on life in the Peoples Temple
About This Item
KPIX-TV news footage from November 20, 1978, with reporter Ben Williams, featuring interviews with Peoples Temple defectors in the aftermath of reports that the followers of Jim Jones have just committed mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. They discuss what conditions were like being part of Jim Jones's congregation, explain how they proved their loyalty, and why they eventually left. It should be noted that on November 18, 1978, over 900 members of the Peoples Temple died at Jonestown. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks. This 16mm color reversal film print was scanned in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in March 2026.
- Date
- 11/20/78
- Format
- 16mm color reversal print, with co-magnetic soundtrack
- Digital Format
- Moving Image
- Genre
- Television news programs
- Copyright Holder
- CBS5 KPIX-TV
- Duration
- 3:53
- Identifier
- KPIX 142303
- Views
- 180
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