Pretend It's a City

Pretend It's a City

Pretend It's a City

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Pretend It's a City

"New York City. New York icon."

2021

1 Seasons

7 Episodes

7.3(72 votes)

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Documentary

Comedy

Overview

Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.

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Netflix

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Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Fran Lebowitz

Directing

Martin Scorsese

Self

Martin Scorsese

Directing

Spike Lee

Self

Spike Lee

Acting

Alec Baldwin

Self

Alec Baldwin

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