The Public (2018) (original) (raw)
The story revolves around the library patrons, many of whom are homeless, mentally ill and marginalized, as well as an exhausted and overwhelmed staff of librarians who often build emotional connections and a sense of obligation to care for those regular patrons. At odds with library officials over how to handle the extreme weather event, the Patrons turn the building into a homeless shelter for the night by staging an "Occupy" sit in. What begins as an act of civil disobedience becomes a stand off with police and a rush-to-judgment media constantly speculating about what's really happening.
The story revolves around the library patrons, many of whom are homeless, mentally ill and marginalized, as well as an exhausted and overwhelmed staff of librarians who often build emotional connections and a sense of obligation to care for those regular patrons. At odds with library officials over how to handle the extreme weather event, the Patrons turn the building into a homeless shelter for the night by staging an "Occupy" sit in. What begins as an act of civil disobedience becomes a stand off with police and a rush-to-judgment media constantly speculating about what's really happening. (less)
Director: Emilio Estevez
Writer: Emilio Estevez
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone, Taylor Schilling, Christian Slater, Gabrielle Union
Producer: Lisa Niedenthal
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Review by Brian Orndorf, April 4, 2019
8 / 10
Emilio Estevez doesn�t make many movies these days, but when he does, he�s looking for material that examines the human experience, braiding social and personal issues into fascinating character studies, with his last two efforts, 2010�s �The Way� and 2006�s �Bobby,� achieving a sense of illumination through acts of contemplation and understanding. He�s never been too preachy with his work, and once again touches on community concerns with �The Public,� which addresses the role of the library as a place of research and education, while such safe spaces are being increasingly used as shelter fa ...read more...
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