Monday, November 10, 2008

Watched a documentary on Jonestown last night. Disturbing as hell. And not just because of the dead bodies lying bloated in the fields. They did a good job of rolling out the facts in a progression that was more of a death march than anything else. The survivors were the surprise. The events were known. The psychology was hinted at, but it would've been good to hear a bit more about that. I suppose, though, that the survivors who participated wouldn't have appreciated a more in-depth psychological profile. Since they would be the topic and all.

Also I noticed that they barely glossed over the sex abuse allegations. Interesting, since that is where journalists seem to focus nowdays. And all that.

Not recommeded prior to going to bed, though. Leads to interesting REM activity.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

momentofchoice and i caught most of that too. i actually agree with you; i thought it was mostly 'general.' there is stuff out there more 'in-depth." told momentofchoice that i did a huge report on it in 10th grade civics class.

next up: Heaven's Gate. i looves me some Nike clad comet-hoppers. i know, very disrespectful. they did build kick-ass websites, however. can you say: Marshall Applewhite?