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Beyond the Multiplex

The year's most powerful documentary reveals the truth behind Jonestown. Plus: What if Bergman had made "The Exorcist"?
By Andrew O'Hehir

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  • Wednesday, October 18, 2006 09:00 PM

    Jonestown

    NPR broadcast in depth on that event after it happened including the tapes at length. I remember having to stop my car because I was crying too hard to drive. Yes. these were idealistic , maybe naive people who fell into their leader's developing madness, apoint worth considering for all of us.

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