The Public

The Public

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PG-13 2019 · 122 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

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.

Directed by Emilio Estevez · Written by Emilio Estevez

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