A startling look at preacher Jim Jones, his life prior to the mass-suicides in Guyana, and the event that took place leading up to that fateful day in 1978.

A vision gone wrong -- Members flock to Peoples Temple -- A troubled childhood -- Spreading his word -- The dark side of Jim Jones -- Political power and paranoia -- A dysfunctional family -- No way out -- Congressman Ryan's arrival -- The last day -- Credits.