The Public: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

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 Millennium Library what better time to explore the role of the library in contemporary society?

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).

Film also screening on:
Fri, Aug 9 / 7 pm
Sat, Aug 10 / 2 pm & 9 pm
Sun, Aug 11 / 2:30 pm

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