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Public Speaking
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Public Speaking

2011 · 82 min Documentary
⭐ 7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Documentary about a subject that matters but rarely gets an honest look. The director doesn't pretend to be neutral — rightly so. Neutrality on important subjects is cowardice.

Slow, detailed, without sensation. Not for those wanting impressions — for those wanting to understand.

For those who want to understand a subject, not just hear about it. Entertainment content fans — wrong place.

Director: Martin Scorsese

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Best Watched: An evening alone when you want to think. Taking notes isn't required, but you'll want to.

🎭 Cast

Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

Self

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Self (archive footage)

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Pablo Casals

Self (archive footage)

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Self (archive footage)

Serge Gainsbourg

Serge Gainsbourg

Self (archive footage)

Candy Darling

Candy Darling

Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self (archive footage)

Truman Capote

Truman Capote

Self (archive footage)

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Jack Paar

Self (archive footage)

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