LIBRARY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY: “THE PUBLIC” (2018)
In this two film series, New Rochelle librarian, author, and film historian Chris Poggiali will introduce and discuss two movies centered around public libraries.
THE PUBLIC (2018)
Starring Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone, Gabrielle Union; directed by Emilio Estevez; 122 minutes – Rated PG-13
A librarian helps a group of homeless people take refuge from a brutal winter night by staging a sit-in at the public library. A misunderstanding causes his noble act to wrongly escalate into a hostage situation with a political candidate and a TV reporter stoking the drama for their own agendas.
