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The Public

Fri, Aug 9 / 7 pm
Sat, Aug 10 / 2 pm & 9 pm
Sun, Aug 11 / 2:30 pm
Directed by Emilio Estevez
2019, USA, 122 min

An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati, seeking shelter from the bitter cold, take over the public library. With the new security measures recently instituted at Winnipeg’s Millenium Library what better time to explore the role of the library in contemporary society?

August 10, 2pm screening followed by a panel discussion on safety and accessibility at public libraries, organized by Millennium for All, featuring Anlina Sheng (Networks Manager at Manitoba Harm Reduction Network), Bronwyn Dobchuk-Land (Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Winnipeg), and Brianne Selman (former librarian at Millennium Library, current academic librarian at the University of Winnipeg). Moderated by Lara Rae (library user, comedian and former artistic director of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival).

Reviews

Although Estevez pulled together a surprisingly adept cast the real star of The Public is meant to be the library itself. ...as one of the only places in the city where the homeless can go to keep out of the cold, read a book without being hassled, and use a computer, the library is an accidental part of the social safety net.
- Chris Barsanti, The Playlist
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