The Philosopher Kings

In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The Philosopher Kings takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the staff members who see it all and have been through it all: the custodians.

This thought-provoking, feature-length documentary interweaves the untold stories of triumph and tragedy from the members of society who are often disregarded and ignored, and seeks out the kind of wisdom that gets you through the day and the lessons one learns from surviving hard times, lost loves, and shattered dreams. The Philosopher Kings gives us the opportunity to learn from eight incredible individuals whom we would never have otherwise taken a moment out of our day to acknowledge.

Premiered theatrically in Los Angeles and New York City in May 2010. Broadcast on Documentary Channel (US), Al Hurra TV, Yes (Israel), United Airlines, Al Jazeera (Turkey), EBS (South Korea), Religia TV (Poland), Swedish Educational, ERR (Estonia), and Sky (New Zealand). Winner of the Emerging Cinematic Vision Award at the Camden International Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Lighthouse International Film Festival; nominated for Best Documentary at AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs, Raindance, and Calgary International Film Festival.