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.

US

Made in US

7/10

2011

Documentary
Sikelia Productions

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Cast

Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

As Self

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

As Self (archive footage)

Pablo Casals

Pablo Casals

As Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

As Self (archive footage)

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

As Self (archive footage)

Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg

As Self (archive footage)

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

As Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

As Self (archive footage)

Truman Capote

Truman Capote

As Self (archive footage)

Jack Paar

Jack Paar

As Self (archive footage)

Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

As Self (archive footage)

Lisa Robinson

Lisa Robinson

As Self (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr.

As Self (archive footage)

Cole Porter

Cole Porter

As Self (archive footage)

Eugene O'Neill

Eugene O'Neill

As Self (archive footage)

S.J. Perelman

S.J. Perelman

As Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker

As Self (archive footage)

James Thurber

James Thurber

As Self (archive footage)

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

As Self (archive footage)

Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek

As Self (archive footage)

Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison

As Self (archive footage)

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

As Self (archive footage)

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

As Self (archive footage)

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

As Self (archive footage)

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

As Self (uncredited)

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