Leo J. Ryan

Born: 1925-05-05

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.


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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

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Released: 2006-04-26

Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the...

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The Killing of America

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Released: 1981-09-05

A documentary of the decline of America. Featuring footage (most exclusive to this film) from...

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Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

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Released: 2018-02-26

The story of four women in Jim Jones’ inner circle who helped plan the 1978 Jonestown Massacre,...

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Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost

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Released: 2018-09-28

Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost offers new insights into the Peoples Temple tragedy,...

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American Experience

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First aired: 1988-10-04

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform...

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Explained

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First aired: 2018-05-23

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current...

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Very Scary People

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First aired: 2019-03-17

A chronicle of the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in...

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The UnXplained

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First aired: 2019-07-19

Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features...

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History's Mysteries

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First aired: 1998-01-04

History's Mysteries was an American documentary television series on the History Channel.

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America's Book of Secrets

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First aired: 2012-01-21

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and...

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Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle

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First aired: 2018-11-17

Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.

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The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

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First aired: 2018-06-26

Follow the transformation of Patty Hearst from heiress to terrorist in a saga of privilege,...

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