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The Public

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6.5/10 • 79

2019-04-052h 2m

Drama

Every story matters.

An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

Directors
Emilio Estevez
Writters
Emilio Estevez
Editors
Yang-Hua Hu

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez

    Stuart

  2. Jena Malone

    Jena Malone

    Myra

  3. Taylor Schilling

    Taylor Schilling

    Angela

  4. Michael Kenneth Williams

    Michael Kenneth Williams

    Jackson

  5. Alec Baldwin

    Alec Baldwin

  6. Christian Slater

    Christian Slater

  7. Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle Union

  8. Jeffrey Wright

    Jeffrey Wright

  9. Richard T. Jones

    Richard T. Jones

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Jul 26, 2019

6/10

‘The Public’ feels like the kind of political and cultural commentary needed right now, and it’s obvious that Estevez has crafted something he is passionate about, with good intention. However, the script is sadly so entry-level that it struggles to challenge audiences in the face of its desire to have universal appeal and accessibility. It’s still worth seeing, but only for the work of the cast and to inspire discourse on the topics the film touches on – no doubt deeper than the film itself.
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
librarycincinnati