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The Public

    Drama
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Apr 5, 2019
Rated PG-13

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.

Details

  • Directors
  • Vote Average
    6.5
  • Vote Count
    79
  • Popularity
    10
  • Language
    English
  • Origin Country
    US

Cast

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Emilio Estevez
Stuart
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Jena Malone
Myra
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Taylor Schilling
Angela
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Michael Kenneth Williams
Jackson
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Alec Baldwin
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Christian Slater
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Gabrielle Union
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Jeffrey Wright
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Richard T. Jones
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Jacob Vargas
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Spencer Garrett
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Brian Gallagher
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Ming Wang
Female Asian Patron
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Rhymefest
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Ki Hong Lee
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Patrick Hume
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Susanna Thompson
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Bryant Bentley
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Nik Pajic
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Jon Osbeck
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Keith McGill
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Nick Pirrmann
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Reggie Willis
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David Myers Gregory
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Bret Aaron Knower
Core Homeless Man
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Derek Polen
William Larsen
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John E. Brownlee
Library Security

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Reviews

(3)
SWITCH.
60%
‘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. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-public-hot-idea-chilly-execution
SWITCH.
60%
‘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. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-public-hot-idea-chilly-execution
SWITCH.
60%
‘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. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-public-hot-idea-chilly-execution