Public Speaking

2011 · directed by Martin Scorsese

Rating
81/100
Hit
yes

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.

Public Speaking (2011), directed by Martin Scorsese, rates 81/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Fran Lebowitz
  • Pablo Picasso
  • Pablo Casals
  • Thelonious Monk
  • James Baldwin
  • Serge Gainsbourg
  • Candy Darling
  • Andy Warhol
  • Truman Capote
  • Jack Paar

Crew

  • Ellen Kuras — Director of Photography
  • Damian Rodriguez — Editor
  • David Tedeschi — Editor

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