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Public Speaking

7.02011-02-23Documentary

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.

Voice Cast

Fran Lebowitz
Fran LebowitzSelfVoice Actor
Pablo Picasso
Pablo PicassoSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
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Pablo CasalsSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
James Baldwin
James BaldwinSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge GainsbourgSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Candy Darling
Candy DarlingSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Andy Warhol
Andy WarholSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Truman Capote
Truman CapoteSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
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Jack PaarSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Oscar Levant
Oscar LevantSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
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Lisa RobinsonSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
William F. Buckley Jr.
William F. Buckley Jr.Self (archive footage)Voice Actor
Cole Porter
Cole PorterSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor
Eugene O'Neill
Eugene O'NeillSelf (archive footage)Voice Actor

Trailers & Extra Content

HBO Documentary Films: Public Speaking Trailer (HBO)