We’ve all heard of Jonestown. But do we all know what actually happened? Do we know the story behind the massacre? And perhaps more importantly, do we know the story about after the massacre? Jodie and Matthew discuss the history behind Jonestown and the events leading up to its infamous last moments, followed by a conversation on how Jonestown has been framed by the media and others, and pontificate on potential ways it may be useful to look at Jonestown and “cults” in general.
Works Referenced and Recommended Readings:
Moore, R. (2018). Jonestown, Forty Years On. Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions, 22(2), 3–14. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26537917
TV Show: “Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown” directed by Marian Mohamed, 2024
Movie: “Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre” directed by Nicole Rittenmeyer, 2018
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