Documentary · United States of America · 2011 · 1h 22m

Public Speaking

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Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Fran Lebowitz as Self Pablo Picasso as Self (archive footage) Pablo Casals as Self (archive footage) Thelonious Monk as Self (archive footage) James Baldwin as Self (archive footage) Serge Gainsbourg as Self (archive footage)
Crew
Ellen Kuras — Director of Photography David Tedeschi — Editor Damian Rodriguez — Editor Martin Scorsese — Producer Margaret Bodde — Producer Graydon Carter — Producer
Synopsis

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.

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Key Collaborators
Martin Scorsese Director Ellen Kuras Director of Photography David Tedeschi Editor Damian Rodriguez Editor Martin Scorsese Producer Margaret Bodde Producer Graydon Carter Producer Fran Lebowitz Producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff Producer
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