Patrick Shen
| Patrick Shen | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
1975 United States |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Shen (2006-present) |
| Website | http://www.patrickshen.com |
Patrick Shen (born 1975) is an American writer and award-winning director and producer of Flight from Death,[1] a seven-time Best Documentary award-winning film.
Documentaries
Shen's first work on a documentary was with We Served with Pride: The Chinese American Experience in WWII, a film about the Chinese American involvement in World War II.[2][3]
In 2003, he released the critically acclaimed Flight From Death, a documentary about death anxiety, inspired by the works and writings of cultural anthropologist and social theorist Ernest Becker.[4]
Shen's latest work, The Philosopher Kings, is a documentary about the wisdom gained by janitorial workers in prestigious universities.[5]
References
- ↑ Transcendental Media, Flight from Death Crew, retrieved 2007-10-06
- ↑ Over Under Magazine, Flight from Death: Interview with the Director Patrick Shen, retrieved 2007-10-06
- ↑ McLellan, Dennis (October 23, 2000). "Adding a Missing Piece to Mosaic of American History". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ↑ Campos, Eric, Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality, Film Threat, retrieved 2007-10-06
- ↑ "about the film". philosopherkingsmovie.com. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
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