CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 22m

Public Speaking

70%(66)IMDbDocumentary

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 byMartin Scorsese

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
February 23, 2011
Studios
Sikelia ProductionsConsolidated DocumentariesCafé Lebowitz

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Self (archive footage)

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)

Creative team
Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Produced by
Margaret Bodde
Margaret Bodde
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese

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