Includes a conversation with writer/director/actor Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez (Men at Work, Bobby) leads with his heart as well as his head in The Public; a dramatic look at the crisis of homelessness that is consuming this country. Estevez plays Stuart, a well-meaning librarian caught in the middle of a movement led by Jackson, a resolute homeless man (Michael K. Williams), who stages a protest at the library with a group of other homeless men and women who encamp at the library, refusing to leave after its closing time. The escalating situation draws the attention of a large swath of the community, including a crusading and opportunistic DA (Christian Slater). Estevez, who wrote and directed the film, is part of an all-star cast that includes Alec Baldwin, Jena Malone, Gabrielle Union, Jeffrey Wright and Richard T. Jones. Estevez will discuss the production of the film in a Q&A after the screening.

2019, 122 min, color, DCP | Written and directed by Emilio Estevez; With Gabrielle Union, Taylor Schilling, Christian Slater, Jena Malone and Alec Baldwin

Ticketing/Parking Information

Film Independent Members can reserve screening tickets starting at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 26. | Screening tickets are free; limit two per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to reserve tickets during advance reservation period.

Free parking is available in the secured underground structure, accessible via Sunset Blvd. An adjacent lot for overflow parking is located behind the building an can be accessed from Stanley Ave. Additionally, ample street parking is available in the area.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets may be picked up on the day of the event, as early as 6:00 pm – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are for general, unreserved theater seating. Ticketed guests must be in their seat(s) 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Reservations do not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand. Entry/seating will be handled on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are nontransferable and can only be picked up by the individual who reserved them.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.