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)

★ 7/10 February 23, 2011 82 min

Documentary

Director: Martin Scorsese

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.

Trailer

Director

Martin Scorsese

Cast

Fran Lebowitz Self Pablo Picasso Self (archive footage) Pablo Casals Self (archive footage) Thelonious Monk Self (archive footage) James Baldwin Self (archive footage) Serge Gainsbourg Self (archive footage) Candy Darling Self (archive footage) Andy Warhol Self (archive footage) Truman Capote Self (archive footage) Jack Paar Self (archive footage) Oscar Levant Self (archive footage) Lisa Robinson Self (archive footage)