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Public Speaking

2011

82 minutes

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Fran Lebowitz headshot

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Pablo Picasso headshot

Pablo Picasso

Self (archive footage)

Pablo Casals headshot

Pablo Casals

Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk headshot

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

James Baldwin headshot

James Baldwin

Self (archive footage)

Serge Gainsbourg headshot

Serge Gainsbourg

Self (archive footage)

Candy Darling headshot

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol headshot

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

Truman Capote headshot

Truman Capote

Self (archive footage)

Jack Paar headshot

Jack Paar

Self (archive footage)

Oscar Levant headshot

Oscar Levant

Self (archive footage)

Lisa Robinson headshot

Lisa Robinson

Self (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr. headshot

William F. Buckley Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Cole Porter headshot

Cole Porter

Self (archive footage)

Eugene O'Neill headshot

Eugene O'Neill

Self (archive footage)

S.J. Perelman headshot

S.J. Perelman

Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Parker headshot

Dorothy Parker

Self (archive footage)

James Thurber headshot

James Thurber

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Rose headshot

Charlie Rose

Self (archive footage)

Alex Trebek headshot

Alex Trebek

Self (archive footage)

Toni Morrison headshot

Toni Morrison

Self (archive footage)

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden headshot

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Self (archive footage)

Conan O'Brien headshot

Conan O'Brien

Self (archive footage)

Gore Vidal headshot

Gore Vidal

Self (archive footage)

Martin Scorsese headshot

Martin Scorsese

Self (uncredited)