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Public Speaking

Public Speaking

★ 7.0/10•2011•1h 22m•Documentary

Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.

Martin Scorsese · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 23, 2011

Actors

Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Self (archive footage)

Pablo Casals

Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Self (archive footage)

Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg

Self (archive footage)

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

Truman Capote

Truman Capote

Self (archive footage)

Jack Paar

Jack Paar

Self (archive footage)

Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

Self (archive footage)

Lisa Robinson

Self (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Cole Porter

Cole Porter

Self (archive footage)

Eugene O'Neill

Eugene O'Neill

Self (archive footage)

S.J. Perelman

Self (archive footage)

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