What is the plot of Kings?

Family unity amidst social unrest during the Rodney King trial

What are the key story phases in Kings?

The story of Kings progresses through these phases: Family Foundations, Rising Tensions, United We Stand.

Name: Kings
Genre: crime, drama, romance
Released: 2017
Rating: 5.6

Introduction to the foster family and their daily life in South Central Los Angeles, establishing their bonds and routines.

Family Introduction — Introduction to the foster family and their home life Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte, Tiger, Maria Location: South Central Los Angeles Home
Daily Routines — The family goes through their daily activities Characters: Millie Dunbar, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte, Tiger, Maria Location: Home and Neighborhood
Trial Announcement — Rodney King trial verdict date announced Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson Location: Home

Growing awareness of the Rodney King trial and increasing community unrest as the verdict approaches.

Trial Announcement — Rodney King trial verdict date announced Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson Location: Home
Growing Tensions — Community unrest begins to build Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Soon Ja Du Location: Neighborhood
Family Discussions — Family talks about the trial and its implications Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte Location: Home
Shielding Children — Millie protects younger children from harsh realities Characters: Millie Dunbar, Tiger, Maria Location: Home
School Activities — Children navigate school amidst growing tensions Characters: Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte Location: School
Personal Conflicts — Sibling tensions rise with external pressures Characters: Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson Location: Home
Police Presence — Increased law enforcement in the community Characters: Officer Camello, Officer Bilson, Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison Location: Neighborhood

Family and community come together, preparing for the verdict and finding strength in unity.

Police Presence — Increased law enforcement in the community Characters: Officer Camello, Officer Bilson, Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison Location: Neighborhood
Family Bonding — Family comes together during difficult times Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte, Tiger, Maria Location: Home
Future Hopes — Family discusses their hopes for the future Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper Location: Home
Escalating Tensions — Community tensions reach a boiling point Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Soon Ja Du, Officer Camello Location: Neighborhood
Community Unity — Community members unite in solidarity Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Soon Ja Du, Community Members Location: Neighborhood
Final Preparations — Family prepares for the impending verdict Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte, Tiger, Maria Location: Home
Brink of Verdict — The community awaits the verdict Characters: Millie Dunbar, Obie Hardison, Jesse Cooper, Nicole Patterson, Shawnte, Tiger, Maria, Officer Camello, Officer Bilson, Soon Ja Du Location: Neighborhood

Family Dynamics — The foster family relationships and daily life
- Millie's Care — Millie's role as foster mother
- Sibling Bonds — Relationships among foster children
- Daily Challenges — Everyday struggles and routines
Community Context — South Central LA during the Rodney King trial
- Social Tensions — Growing unrest in the community
- Law Enforcement — Police presence and interactions
- Neighborhood Unity — Community solidarity and support
Emotional Journey — The family's emotional experience through the crisis
- Normalcy vs. Turmoil — Balancing everyday life with external threats
- Hope Amidst Fear — Finding optimism in difficult times
- Unity in Crisis — Family and community strength during adversity

A foster family in South Central a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial in 1992.