Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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Public Speaking

2011

1h 22m

7.0(57 votes)

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.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Sikelia Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

25 members

Acting

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Fran Lebowitz

Acting

Pablo Picasso

Self (archive footage)

Pablo Picasso

Acting

Pablo Casals

Self (archive footage)

No Image

Acting

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk

Acting

James Baldwin

Self (archive footage)

James Baldwin

Acting

Serge Gainsbourg

Self (archive footage)

Serge Gainsbourg

Acting

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)

Candy Darling

Directing

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol

Writing

Truman Capote

Self (archive footage)

Truman Capote

Acting

Jack Paar

Self (archive footage)

No Image

Acting

Oscar Levant

Self (archive footage)

Oscar Levant

Acting

Lisa Robinson

Self (archive footage)

No Image

Acting

William F. Buckley Jr.

Self (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr.

Sound

Cole Porter

Self (archive footage)

Cole Porter

Writing

Eugene O'Neill

Self (archive footage)

Eugene O'Neill

Writing

S.J. Perelman

Self (archive footage)

No Image

Writing

Dorothy Parker

Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Parker

Writing

James Thurber

Self (archive footage)

James Thurber

Acting

Charlie Rose

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Rose

Acting

Alex Trebek

Self (archive footage)

Alex Trebek

Writing

Toni Morrison

Self (archive footage)

Toni Morrison

Acting

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Self (archive footage)

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Acting

Conan O'Brien

Self (archive footage)

Conan O'Brien

Writing

Gore Vidal

Self (archive footage)

Gore Vidal

Directing

Martin Scorsese

Self (uncredited)

Martin Scorsese

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