Dir. Patrick Shen & Greg Bennick/US/2009/ 70 minutes
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. From the producers of the multiple-award winning Flight from Death, 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.
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. From the producers of the multiple-award winning Flight from Death, 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.
Where The Wild Things Are
feb 12 - 25
Dir. Spike Jonze/ 2009/ US/ 101 minutes
Based on the beloved book by Maurice Sendak, Where The Wild Things Are is the children’s classic recreated for the screen by the inventive director Spike Jonze. The story involves Max, a little boy, who after creating mischief is sent to his room without his supper and in his solitude travels to an island where the Wild Things dwell. Featuring imaginative special effects and appealing performances by monsters and actors alike, Manohla Dargis of The New York Times calls Where The Wild Things Are “intensely original...”
feb 12 - 25
Dir. Spike Jonze/ 2009/ US/ 101 minutes
Based on the beloved book by Maurice Sendak, Where The Wild Things Are is the children’s classic recreated for the screen by the inventive director Spike Jonze. The story involves Max, a little boy, who after creating mischief is sent to his room without his supper and in his solitude travels to an island where the Wild Things dwell. Featuring imaginative special effects and appealing performances by monsters and actors alike, Manohla Dargis of The New York Times calls Where The Wild Things Are “intensely original...”
Dir. Lee Daniels/ 2009/ US/109 minutes
Sixteen, overweight, abused and pregnant with her second child, Precious is a lost soul who has shut down emotionally from a life that seems to conspire against her. It’s only when a caring counselor sees the shining light buried inside of her that things begin to change. Filled with remarkable performances, Precious is a powerful story of hope and redemption rising up from the lowest depths imaginable. Roger Ebert calls Precious “a great American film.”
Sixteen, overweight, abused and pregnant with her second child, Precious is a lost soul who has shut down emotionally from a life that seems to conspire against her. It’s only when a caring counselor sees the shining light buried inside of her that things begin to change. Filled with remarkable performances, Precious is a powerful story of hope and redemption rising up from the lowest depths imaginable. Roger Ebert calls Precious “a great American film.”