The Philosopher Kings
The Philosopher Kings is a documentary about the wisdom found among custodians in America's universities. Visit http://philosopherkingsmovie.com for more info.
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Release Date:
June 2009 (Film festivals)
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Documentary
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Transcendental Media
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The Philosopher Kings EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! Hot off the press the Transcendental Media November/December 2009 newsletter is out! http://transcendentalmedia.com/emails/112509.html To have the newsletter emailed to you directly go to www.philosopherkingsmovie.com and sign up for the mailing list! Which article did you enjoy the most in the newsletter?

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"terrific documentary about janitors - yes, janitors." - SF Chronicle "great object lesson for students about walking a mile in someone else's shoes."- The Orlando Sentinel "A theme becomes apparent in ...
The Philosopher Kings

The Philosopher Kings 5 new November screenings in Ottawa and B.C., Canada just added to calendar! Click here for details: http://philosopherkingsmovie.com/screenings/calendar/

November 23 at 6:26pm
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The Philosopher Kings Last night's screening raised $400 for Generosity Water funding of Princeton custodian Josue Lajeunesse's Haiti water project http://tiny.cc/WATER

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Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease, and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war.
Elena Chan
Elena Chan
josueeet!
November 23 at 4:24pm
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The Philosopher Kings Seats still available for tonight's fundraiser for Generosity Water (all proceeds from admission will go towards Josue's Haiti water project) featuring a screening of The Philosopher Kings and Q&A with Director, Patrick Shen @ The Hub in Pasadena, CA. Starts at 7pm. Tickets at door $7. http://philosopherkingsmovie.com/...media/calendar/tpk-pasadena-112209.jpg

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Bernard Kim
Bernard Kim
How did the showing go yesterday ?
November 23 at 2:10pm
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The Philosopher Kings New screening/fundraiser for Generosity Water added this Sunday (11/22) in Pasadena @ 7pm. Seating extremely limited. RSVP details here: http://philosopherkingsmovie.com/screenings/calendar/

November 17 at 9:45pm
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The Philosopher Kings NYC premiere today at 3:30pm at Margaret Mead Film Festival, the longest running documentary showcase in the U.S. Meet Greg and Patrick for eats and drinks at Calle Ocho (446 Columbus Ave, between W. 81st and W. 82nd) for eats and drinks after the screening.

November 15 at 9:19am
Skye
Skye
great film!
November 15 at 7:48pm
Elecia

Elecia I just got a sneak peak... I say we put all of the custodians in charge. Amazing movie!

November 14 at 4:23am · Report
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The Philosopher Kings 6 of 8 custodians featured in the film, along with director and producer, will attend Ithaca, NY screening on Tues, Nov 17th! http://tinyurl.com/ybkbp62

November 13 at 9:56pm
Jeanne Hariton

Jeanne Hariton Just saw the screening at Caltech. Awsome movie!

November 13 at 2:18pm · Report
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Thanks Jeanne!
November 13 at 9:45pm
Rhonda Siefke
Rhonda Siefke
I felt honored & privileged to view the movie today at Caltech. I have been friends with several custodians in the past--wonderful people. I was very moved by this film. I'm looking forward to the day it can be viewed on PBS. Thank you, Patrick Shen.
November 13 at 9:47pm
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The Philosopher Kings Free screening at noon at Caltech today, castmember/custodian Luis Cardenas to attend.

November 13 at 10:50am
Tana Robertson
Tana Robertson
Saw the movie last night and its really good, I cried...but love it..awesome job pat
November 13 at 10:54am
Joy
Joy
I would be there if it wasn`t at noon on a work day!
November 13 at 10:58am
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The Philosopher Kings Happy Veterans Day to Gary Napieracz, Jim Evener, and all US military veterans. Transcendential Media thanks the heroes who have served/are serving our country!!

November 11 at 10:17am
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The Philosopher Kings screens this Friday @ noon at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Q&A with janitor Luis Cardenas & Patrick Shen to follow.

November 9 at 11:03pm
Bernard Kim
Bernard Kim
Is this the first screening in Cali since the wrap party?
November 9 at 11:26pm
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Cali screenings have included San Diego, San Francisco, and Irvine so far. We're hoping to do a big LA premiere in early 2010.
November 10 at 12:11am
Bernard Kim
Bernard Kim
Nice. Shoot next time just do a nationwide release. :)
November 10 at 9:20am
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The Philosopher Kings New documentary film, "The Philosopher Kings," will be screening during the New York Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival.

***Director Patrick Shen and Producer Greg Bennick will be in attendance and will host a Q&A session.

TICKETS: $10.00-12.00, Purchase online at http://tinyurl.com/TPKMMFF.
ABOUT: Described as “a mu...st-see, both for the quality of the filmmaking and its emotional depth,” by the Takoma/Silver Spring Voice (Md.) and “a deeply human exploration of the people we never see,” by Jason Silva, Current TV, “The Philosopher Kings” weaves together thought-provoking stories of triumph and tragedy from the lives of eight university custodians who unveil insightful wisdom derived from surviving hard times, lost loves, and shattered dreams.

Visit http://www.philosopherkingsmovie.com/ to view the trailer.

Wisdom is Found in Unlikely Places
Time:3:30PM Sunday, November 15th
Location:American Museum of Natural History, Kaufmann Theater
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Jim Antenore

Jim Antenore Joy, It is great to stay in touch in this way. Thanks! I like what I heard so far. Clinton says what I have tried to get across to my students for decades, that we should care about both the seen and the unseen people in our lives. The more one ponders this idea, the more profound and far reaching it becomes. Our conne...ctions with each other reach across the globe and into tucked-away corners of the world. The lives of the custodians at IHS alone are interesting enough to write a book about. Some of them have, beyond what many people would imagine, lived heroic lives. Look forward to seeing the film!
Jim

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November 9 at 9:58am · Report