Public Speaking

Name: Public Speaking
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-02-23
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Fran Lebowitz, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Casals, Thelonious Monk, James Baldwin

2011·Movie·82 min·★ 7.0(61)

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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.

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About Public Speaking

Public Speaking is a 2011 English-language documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast is led by Fran Lebowitz, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Casals. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.

Public Speaking was produced by American Express, Consolidated Documentaries, and Sikelia Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 23, 2011.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Release date: February 23, 2011
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: American Express, Consolidated Documentaries, Sikelia Productions

Public Speaking cast & crew

Public Speaking was directed by Martin Scorsese.

The cast features Fran Lebowitz as Self, Pablo Picasso as Self (archive footage), Pablo Casals as Self (archive footage), Thelonious Monk as Self (archive footage), James Baldwin as Self (archive footage), and Serge Gainsbourg as Self (archive footage).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras and it was produced by Martin Scorsese and Margaret Bodde.

Is Public Speaking worth watching?

Public Speaking holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Public Speaking is worth a place on your watchlist.

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