“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!
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
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” on iTunes!
The iTunes release date for The Philosopher Kings is on Nov. 6, 2010, but you don’t have to wait! The award-winning documentary is available for pre-order now on iTunes. The film has already been available on DVD, screened in theatres, and had its US TV premiere on The Documentary Channel. Now get it on your [...]
“The Philosopher Kings” Premieres on The Documentary Channel Labor Day, Sept 6
Transcendental Media is proud to announce that “The Philosopher Kings” will have its television broadcast premiere on The Documentary Channel this Labor Day, Monday, September 6, at 8:00 p.m. EST with an encore presentation at 11:00 p.m. EST. The Documentary Channel is available to the 25+ million subscribers of the satellite television services DISH Network [...]
TPK Wins Award for Best Documentary at the Lighthouse International Film Festival
“The Philosopher Kings” was named Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Lighthouse International Film Festival. The festival, which is “dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films and fostering the next generation of filmmakers,” was held June 4 to 6 on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, with “The Philosopher Kings” screening June 5 at Beach Haven [...]
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 [...]
Pasadena Resident’s Award-Winning Documentary “The Philosopher Kings” Screening at Caltech
New Documentary Featuring Caltech Custodian Gives Face to the “Invisible” Janitor PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2009 ― “The Philosopher Kings,” takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the United States to learn from the staff members who see it all and have been through it all: [...]
