“La Source”: New Film about Josue Lajeunesse
If you haven’t seen the official trailer for the follow up film on “philosopher king” Josue Lajeunesse of Princeton University and his efforts to bring clean water to 10,000 people in Haiti, check this out: Help make this film a reality and click here to support it with a donation in exchange for perks such [...]
“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 [...]
Available on iTunes & Netflix today!
We’re proud to announce that “The Philosopher Kings” is now available on iTunes and Netflix instant streaming! If you already own it, please take the time to rate and/or review the film as it’ll help us get better placement and promotion. Many thanks everyone!
“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 [...]
Pre-order Deluxe Edition DVD Now!
We’re getting close to the big day – our U.S. television premiere of “The Philosopher Kings” on September 6 on The Documentary Channel! Pre-order the Deluxe Edition DVD now for the discounted price of $17.95 ($19.95 after Sept 6)! Here’s a complete list of what you get with the Deluxe Edition: • Audio Commentary with [...]
Deluxe Edition DVD will be released on Labor Day, September 6th, to coincide with U.S. TV Premiere
This deleted scene from “The Philosopher Kings” featuring Oscar Dantzler of Duke University is just a glimpse of the 2+ hours of bonus features available on the soon-to-be-released Deluxe Edition. Special features added to this edition include deleted scenes, audio commentary with Patrick Shen and Greg Bennick and a sneak peak from Transcendental Media’s newest [...]
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: [...]
Patrick Shen’s “The Philosopher Kings” Screening at the AFL-CIO DC Labor Film Festival
Insightful Documentary Explores Wisdom and Heart Found Among Janitors at America’s Top Universities LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2009 ― Described as “a must-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 [...]
The Philosopher Kings Leaves SILVERDOCS’ Film Festival Audience Asking for More
Insightful Documentary Explores Wisdom Found Among Janitors at America’s Top Universities Los Angeles, June 24, 2009 – Custodians are everywhere–in every business, on every campus–yet they’re rarely seen. How many encounters do we have with people every day, yet not really see them? The Philosopher Kings is a documentary that interweaves the real-world triumphs, tragedies, [...]
The Philosopher Kings Competes for Sterling US Feature Award at SILVERDOCS
Breakthrough Documentary Explores the Wisdom Found Among Janitors at America’s Top Universities Washington, June 15, 2009 – Custodians are everywhere–in every business, on every campus–yet they’re rarely seen. How many encounters do we have with people every day, yet not really see them? Too many to count. The Philosopher Kings is a documentary that interweaves [...]
