Escaping Polygamy

About Escaping Polygamy

"Escaping Polygamy" is a thought-provoking documentary series, released in 2014, which focuses on the complex world of polygamy. It provides a unique insider’s perspective on the controversial and secretive polygamist sects in America. The television documentary primarily follows three sisters, Andrea, Jessica, and Shanell, who escaped from the Kingston clan, a polygamist group based in Salt Lake City, Utah known as the Order. The purpose of the series is to assist other individuals and families who want to break free from the emotional and psychological constraints of fundamentalist polygamy and to enlighten society about its realities.

Making / Production

The series is produced by RIVR Media, with executive producers Dee Haslam, Rob Lundgren, and Jill Gentry. The full immersive experience is provided by the honest and raw retellings of each individual's journey away from the polygamous lifestyle. The production team goes to great lengths to maintain the authenticity of each featured story, which requires careful navigation of delicate relationships and protection for the participants involved.

Actors

• Andrea Brewer - One of the three main protagonists who escaped from the Kingston clan. Her assertive and determined nature strongly resonates in her role as a helper in others’ escape journeys.
• Jessica Christensen - Another protagonist who left the Kingston clan at an early age. Her empathetic nature and connection with her past offer a unique perspective into the struggles of polygamy.
• Shanell DeRieux - The third protagonist, also a previous member of the Kingston clan. Her bravery and compassion are apparent in her endeavors to rescue others from similar situations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The three main characters, Andrea, Jessica, and Shanell, are not actors but real-life sisters who once lived in a polygamist society.
• Each episode often involves dramatic and suspenseful situations as the sisters aid escapes and conduct interventions, demonstrating the genuine risk faced by those attempting to leave.
• The series sheds light on the often-hidden and complex structure of polygamist societies and their closed communities.

Music, Soundtrack

The atmospheric music and soundtrack of "Escaping Polygamy" helps encapsulate the tension, drama, and emotional turmoil present in the series. Specific tracks are not attributed to individual episodes, maintaining a consistent intensity and depth throughout the series experience.

Quotes

• Andrea: "This is a life or death situation. They either escape or they live this horrible life forever."
• Jessica: "When you're born into polygamy, that's just your life. You don't question it."
• Shanell: "They say it's about love, but when you really see it from the inside, it's about anything but love."