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4/13 Westminster to Host Film Screening of Award-Winning Documentary 'The Philosopher Kings'

Presented by the Center for Civic Engagement and the Social Science Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2010

SALT LAKE CITY – Westminster College presents a FREE film screening of the award-winning documentary “The Philosopher Kings” on April 13, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gore School of Business Auditorium. A reception will be held at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Westminster’s Center for Civic Engagement and the Social Science Club, “The Philosopher Kings,” is an award-winning 2009 film that documents the passion, wisdom and the incredible tragedies and triumphs of eight custodians working in top colleges and universities across America. The film weaves together thought-provoking stories from the lives these custodians, each of whom have lived life fully and deeply, yet who are amongst those millions of Americans who are often disrespected or invisible in our culture because of their job status. Director Patrick Shen explains, “This film shows us what incredible wisdom can be found when people, who spend a good part of their lives listening and observing, get a chance to speak their minds.” The film gives a personal and enigmatic voice to eight custodians, highlighting stories like that of as Josue Lajaunesse, a Haiti native aspiring to create change for his family and his country.

Film festivals nationwide have featured “The Philosopher Kings,” and it has received multiple nominations and awards, such as “Best Film” nomination in the prestigious Silverdocs Film Festival and the Emerging Cinematic Vision Awards in the Camden International Film Festival.

The event is free and open to the public. The film runs about 70 minutes. For more information, contact Amanda Ruiz at mailto:aar0830@westminstercollege.edu or (801) 832-2805.

WHAT: FREE Film Screening: “The Philosopher Kings”

WHERE: Westminster College
              Gore School of Business Auditorium
              1840 South 1300 East
              Salt Lake City, UT

WHEN: April 13, 2010
            Reception: 7 p.m.
            Screening: 7:30 p.m.

About the Center for Civic Engagement:
The Center for Civic Engagement exists to promote service, service-learning and activism on Westminster’s campus. Learn more about the Center for Civic Engagement and get involved at http://www.westminstercollege.edu/civic_engagement.

About Westminster:
Westminster is a nationally recognized, comprehensive liberal arts college. With a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Westminster is distinguished by its unique environment for learning. Westminster prepares students for success through active and engaged learning, real world experiences and its vibrant campus community. Westminster’s unique location, adjacent to the Rocky Mountains and to the dynamic city of Salt Lake, further enriches the college experience. For more information visit http://www.westminstercollege.edu or follow @WestminsterSLC or @WestminsterPR on Twitter.