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Public Speaking

Name: Public Speaking
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-02-23
Cast: Fran Lebowitz, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Casals, Thelonious Monk, James Baldwin

Documentary

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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Cast

Fran LebowitzPablo PicassoPablo CasalsThelonious MonkJames BaldwinSerge GainsbourgCandy DarlingAndy WarholTruman CapoteJack PaarOscar LevantLisa Robinson

Director

Martin Scorsese

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