Movie Description
Public Speaking
(2011)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Martin Scorsese
- Producer : Margaret Bodde,Martin Scorsese,Graydon Carter,Fran Lebowitz,Emma Tillinger Koskoff
- Editor : Damian Rodriguez,David Tedeschi
- Cast : Fran Lebowitz,Pablo Picasso,Pablo Casals,Thelonious Monk,James Baldwin,Serge Gainsbourg,Candy Darling,Andy Warhol,Truman Capote,Jack Paar,Oscar Levant,Lisa Robinson,William F. Buckley Jr.,Cole Porter,Eugene O'Neill,S.J. Perelman,Dorothy Parker,James Thurber,Charlie Rose,Alex Trebek,Toni Morrison,King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden,Conan O'Brien,Gore Vidal,Martin Scorsese
Cast
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
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Facts
Original TitlePublic Speaking
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-02-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesAmerican Express,Consolidated Documentaries,Sikelia Productions,Café Lebowitz
Genres
- Documentary














































