Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Born: May 5, 1925
Died: November 18, 1978
in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.

Movies for Leo J. Ryan...

Title: The UnXplained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 19, 2019
Type: TV
Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.
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Title: Very Scary People
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 17, 2019
Type: TV
A chronicle of the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. Each two-hour episode traces the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.
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Title: Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 17, 2018
Type: TV
Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
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Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost
Title: Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 28, 2018
Type: Movie
Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost offers new insights into the Peoples Temple tragedy, exploring lingering questions about Pastor Jim Jones, his religious and social justice movement, and the deaths of his followers that day.
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Title: The Radical Story of Patty Hearst
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 26, 2018
Type: TV
Follow the transformation of Patty Hearst from heiress to terrorist in a saga of privilege, celebrity, politics, media, revolution, and violence. Over forty years later, newly discovered evidence, archival footage, cinematic recreations and exclusive firsthand accounts shed light on one of the biggest and most bizarre stories in modern American history.
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Title: Explained
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 23, 2018
Type: TV
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
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Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre
Title: Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 26, 2018
Type: Movie
The story of four women in Jim Jones’ inner circle who helped plan the 1978 Jonestown Massacre, one of the largest murder-suicide events in modern history which left 918 men, women and children dead.
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Title: America's Book of Secrets
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 21, 2012
Type: TV
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.
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Witness to Jonestown
Title: Witness to Jonestown
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 9, 2008
Type: Movie
Rare footage shot inside the People's Temple gives an insider's look at the tragic Jonestown Massacre that occurred in Guyana in 1978. Interviews with survivors attempt to shed light on how and why 900 Unitedstatians would follow one man to their deaths.
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Title: Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 26, 2006
Type: Movie
Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.
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Title: History's Mysteries
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 4, 1998
Type: TV
History's Mysteries was an American documentary television series on the History Channel.
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Title: American Experience
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 1988
Type: TV
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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The Killing of America
Title: The Killing of America
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 5, 1981
Type: Movie
A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from race riots to serial killers and much, much more.