The Public DVD review

A sensitive and enlightening look at the problem of the homeless in regards to public libraries. This movie tells the story of a librarian and his work at the Cincinnati Public Library. In a particularly long cold snap the homeless are lined up at the door waiting to get in at the moment of opening. They use the bathrooms to wash and groom themselves. They stay the day.They are required to leave at closing because the library is not a shelter equipped for overnight stays. Still, the main character feels the need to help these unfortunate ones, especially because of his own background and his desire to serve the public. One cold night he helps them to stay n the library with an act of civil disobedience. A touching story of someone just trying to help. "I can see clearly now, the rain has gone."