The Public
Every story matters.
2019 | 122m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Emilio Estevez |
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| Writer: | Emilio Estevez |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 05, 2019 |
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| Director: | Emilio Estevez |
| Writer: | Emilio Estevez |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | library, cincinnati |
| Production Companies | Cedarvale Pictures, E2 Films, Hammerstone Studios, Living the Dream Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Emilio Estevez | Stuart |
| Jena Malone | Myra |
| Taylor Schilling | Angela |
| Michael Kenneth Williams | Jackson |
| Alec Baldwin | |
| Christian Slater | |
| Gabrielle Union | |
| Jeffrey Wright | |
| Richard T. Jones | |
| Jacob Vargas | |
| Spencer Garrett | |
| Brian Gallagher | |
| Ming Wang | Female Asian Patron |
| Rhymefest | |
| Ki Hong Lee | |
| Patrick Hume | |
| Susanna Thompson | |
| Bryant Bentley | |
| Nik Pajic | |
| Jon Osbeck | |
| Keith McGill | |
| Nick Pirrmann | |
| Reggie Willis | |
| David Myers Gregory | |
| Bret Aaron Knower | Core Homeless Man |
| Derek Polen | William Larsen |
| John E. Brownlee | Library Security |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Emilio Estevez | Director, Writer |
| Tyler Bates | Music |
| Juan Miguel Azpiroz | Director of Photography |
| Richard Chew | Editor |
| David Hillary | Line Producer |
| Dan Perri | Title Designer |
| Joanne Higginbottom | Music |
| Yang-Hua Hu | Editor |
| Sam Patton | First Assistant Accountant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Alex Lebovici | Producer |
| Steve Ponce | Producer |
| Lisa Niedenthal | Producer |
| Emilio Estevez | Producer |
| Tyler W. Konney | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 | 15 | 50 | 6 |
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| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
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| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Trending Position
‘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 h ... ave 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
‘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 h ... ave 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
‘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 h ... ave 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