Sparta on Main
Demerius 'Bus' Evens was one of the big-time drug dealers in Newark, Ohio. Kevin Scott had taken two trips to state prison for charges relating to his addiction to cocaine. Paul Garret had been doing crack for 20 years. All three had poor prospects in this post-industrial town where gossip spread fast. But when Chris Ramsey purchased the historic Sparta Restaurant a stone's through from the county courthouse, and sought to employ those looking for second or third chances, they each found a rare opportunity. And the Sparta became a lively meeting spot that enlivened the activist community across the county, fostering relationships with progressive churches, organizations, and the local liberal arts university. This film tells the story about the place and the people.
