Actor Peter Lawson Jones, known for *A Man Called Otto*, spoke at Ohio’s Steubenville library on March 13, 2026, as part of a state initiative celebrating film and community.

Actor Peter Lawson Jones, who played Reuben in the 2023 film *A Man Called Otto*, spoke at Ohio’s Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County on March 13, 2026, as part of the statewide Ohio Goes to the Movies initiative. The event, tied to America’s 250th anniversary, celebrates Ohio’s film contributions and promotes communal movie experiences. Jones, a Cleveland-area resident and former politician, discussed the challenges of acting and the value of shared screenings in building civic pride. The library plans at least seven more screenings through September, including *The Shawshank Redemption*, *The Deer Hunter*, and *Captain America: The Winter Soldier*.