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“The Philosopher Kings” part of 100 Shows for Haiti

Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 is the first anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. There is still a lot of work to be done. 100ShowsforHaiti.com is organizing 100 shows between Jan. 7-16, 2011, where all proceeds will go towards direct humanitarian aid to Haiti.”The Philosopher Kings” is screening at a [...]


Watch “The Philosopher Kings” on the Documentary Channel® and you might win an iPad!

Watch "The Philosopher Kings" on the Documentary Channel® and you might win an iPad!

Haven’t seen “The Philosopher Kings” yet? Grab some popcorn and get cozy on your couch this Thurs., Dec. 16, because “The Philosopher Kings” is screening on your TV! Each night in December, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. EST, the Documentary Channel® is broadcasting its top documentary telecasts of 2010 in the “Best of Doc [...]


Recognizing Two Philosopher Kings this Veterans Day

Recognizing Two Philosopher Kings this Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day and I want to take a moment to recognize and thank two janitors featured in “The Philosopher Kings,” Gary Napier and Jim Evener. They both served in the Vietnam War where they suffered and sacrificed a lot for our country. Jim talks extensively about his experience within “The Philosopher Kings.” He [...]


The Philosopher Kings Screens at Maysles Cinema

The Maysles Cinema is proud to present Patrick Shen’s The Philosopher Kings in three exclusive New York screenings. This remarkable film focuses on the lives and insights of custodians who work at prestigious American universities and colleges, and the paths that brought them to their jobs. After seeing The Philosopher Kings, you’ll never look at [...]