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A short film based as a poem written by filmmaker Arthur Dong in 1969 and marks his debut as an artist whose work continues to delve into the politics and human tragedy of social injustice. Public explores a child's reactions to social mores and violence to skewer the hypocrisy of oppressive norms.

DirectorArthur Dong

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Public hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 20, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.