Public Speaking

2011 1h 22m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 64

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Scorsese
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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82 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Scorsese, shot by Ellen Kuras. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor David Tedeschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Fran Lebowitz and Pablo Picasso and Pablo Casals carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1734477 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Martin Scorsese directs. Ellen Kuras behind the camera. David Tedeschi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Directed by Martin Scorsese, shot by Ellen Kuras. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor David Tedeschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Fran Lebowitz and Pablo Picasso and Pablo Casals carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1734477 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.