The Public

The Public

Movie |

Library | Cincinnati

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  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Emilio Estevez
  • Cast(s): Jena Malone, Emilio Estevez, Taylor Schilling, Michael Kenneth Williams, Alec Baldwin See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 2min
  • Music: Tyler Bates,Joanne Higginbottom
  • Award(s): Lost Weekend 2019 (Won)
    Local Heroes Competition 2019 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: IF, Arthur the King
  • Story:
    Ensemble drama inspired by a 2007 LA Times story written by Chip Ward. "The Public" is the nickname given to one of the central characters in the film: The Los Angeles Public Library. The story revolves around the library inhabitants, many of whom are mentally ill, who seek shelter and warmth inside its walls during two of the coldest days in recent memory.
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6.6/10
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The Public - Cast

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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
Ensemble drama inspired by a 2007 LA Times story written by Chip Ward. "The Public" is the nickname given to one of the central characters in the film: The Los Angeles Public Library. The story revolves around the library inhabitants, many of whom are mentally ill, who seek shelter and warmth inside its walls during two of the coldest days in recent memory.
Ratings

6.6/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Won
Lost Weekend Award

Best Ensemble Cast | 2019

Best Supporting Actor | 2019

Best Director | 2019

Best Actor | 2019

EDA Special Mention Award

Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest | 2020

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Ironically, the movie's release occurred when the real Cincinnati Public Library was being taken over by activists who were demanding the leadership not sell one of the downtown buildings.

The first film directed by Emilio Estevez which does not feature either his father, Martin Sheen or his brother, Charlie Sheen, in the cast.

Has been in development for over six years. Aubrey Plaza, Zoe Saldana, and Justin Long were all rumoured to appear in the film at one time or another.

The second film in which Emilio Estevez character spends most of the film in a library. The first being the 80's classic The Breakfast Club (1985).

The first screen appearance of Emilio Estevez in six years.

Popular Dialogues

"Myra: You know, literally our biggest struggle here is knowing which side of right we're walking on, so... I mean, I wish all these problems could be solved by a community bake sale, but they can't. I do go home sometimes and just cry myself to sleep, because... well, we're only human, right? But not tonight. Because tonight is 'make dinner for my mama' night."

"Angela: So you're just really into books, huh? Stuart Goodson: Books saved my life. Angela: Saved your life? Stuart Goodson: Books helped me get sober, and helped me turn my life around. They're tangible, they're real. Something I can get my hands and my head around, so yeah. They saved my life."

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