Public Speaking (2011)

  • NR
  • 02/23/2011 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 22m

Overview

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

Cast

Fran Lebowitz's headshot

Fran Lebowitz

Self
Pablo Picasso's headshot

Pablo Picasso

Self (archive footage)
Pablo Casals's headshot

Pablo Casals

Self (archive footage)
Thelonious Monk's headshot

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)
James Baldwin's headshot

James Baldwin

Self (archive footage)
Serge Gainsbourg's headshot

Serge Gainsbourg

Self (archive footage)
Candy Darling's headshot

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)
Andy Warhol's headshot

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

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