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Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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.

Documentary

Release: 2011-02-23Runtime: 82 minRating: 7 (59)

Cast

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

Self (archive footage)

Crew

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Director

Margaret Bodde

Margaret Bodde

Producer

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Producer

Damian Rodriguez

Editor

Graydon Carter

Graydon Carter

Producer

Ted Griffin

Ted Griffin

Executive Producer

David Tedeschi

David Tedeschi

Editor

Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

Producer

John Hayes

Executive Producer

Ellen Kuras

Ellen Kuras

Director of Photography

Clips & Videos

HBO Documentary Films: Public Speaking Trailer (HBO)

HBO Documentary Films: Public Speaking Trailer (HBO)