Seven children cope with their father's 2007 suicide while facing financial challenges and emotional turmoil in the United Kingdom.
“WHEN TRAGEDY BECOMES MEMORY, GRIEF BECOMES STRENGTH”
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Seven children cope with their father's 2007 suicide while facing financial challenges and emotional turmoil in the United Kingdom.
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Synopsis
Vikie Shanks navigates life in the United Kingdom with her seven children after the suicide of her husband, Paul Shanks, in 2007. "Kingdom of Us" follows the family as they confront their grief and financial struggles. Four of the children are autistic, adding to the challenges they face. Through home videos and personal reflections, the Shanks family seeks to understand their loss and find a path toward healing. The film was directed by Lucy Cohen and released on Netflix on October 13, 2017.
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The GuardianWhen Paul Shanks killed himself in 2007, he left behind seven children and his wife Vikie.
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- Meet the Shanks siblings coping with loss.
- See how autism shapes their family dynamics.
- Follow Vikie Shanks as she supports her children.
Did You Know
- Four of the seven Shanks children are autistic.
- Paul Shanks died by suicide in 2007.
- The film was released on Netflix on October 13, 2017.
- The documentary has a runtime of 109 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Kingdom of Us?
Kingdom of Us was directed by Lucy Cohen.
When was Kingdom of Us released on Netflix?
Kingdom of Us was released on Netflix on October 13, 2017.
How many children do Paul and Vikie Shanks have in the documentary?
Paul and Vikie Shanks have seven children, four of whom are autistic.
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