Public Speaking
Documentary

Public Speaking

⭐ 7.0/10 📅 2011 ⏱ 1h 22m Released

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.

🎭 Cast

Fran Lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz
Self
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso
Self (archive footage)
Pablo Casals
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
Lisa Robinson
Self (archive footage)

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