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Public Speaking

Public Speaking

20117.01h 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.

Directed by Martin Scorsese
Produced by Margaret Bodde, Martin Scorsese, Graydon Carter
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Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

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Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

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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)

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Jack Paar

Self (archive footage)

About Public Speaking

Public Speaking is a documentary film released in 2011. Directed by Martin Scorsese, it stars Fran Lebowitz, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Casals. 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.

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