The Public

The Public

Drama Bitterly cold weather sweeps into Cincinnati and the city's homeless shelters struggle to cope with an influx of men and women seeking refuge from the brutal conditions. A group of homeless including Jackson and good friend Cactus Ray huddle inside Cincinnati Public Library. When closing time approaches, the homeless refuse to leave, knowing that they are likely to perish on frozen city streets. Head librarian Mr Anderson and colleagues Stuart and Myra struggle to defuse the tense stand-off.