Public Speaking

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.

CAST

Fran LebowitzSelf

Pablo PicassoSelf (archive footage)

Pablo CasalsSelf (archive footage)

Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)

James BaldwinSelf (archive footage)

Serge GainsbourgSelf (archive footage)

Candy DarlingSelf (archive footage)

Andy WarholSelf (archive footage)

Truman CapoteSelf (archive footage)

Jack PaarSelf (archive footage)

Oscar LevantSelf (archive footage)

Lisa RobinsonSelf (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr.Self (archive footage)

Cole PorterSelf (archive footage)

Eugene O'NeillSelf (archive footage)