Public Speaking (2011)

Name: Public Speaking
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-02-23
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Fran Lebowitz, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Casals, Thelonious Monk, James Baldwin

Public Speaking (2011), directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Fran Lebowitz and Pablo Picasso.

02/23/2011 BR Documentary 1h 22m

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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.

Ellen KurasCinematography
Martin ScorseseDirector, Producer
Damian RodriguezEditing
David TedeschiEditing

About the film

Public Speaking is a 2010 documentary film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese, about the American author Fran Lebowitz.

The film was broadcast on HBO on November 22, 2010, prior to a limited release on February 23, 2011, by Rialto Pictures. It received positive reviews from critics. The film was nominated for Best Documentary in the Gotham Independent Film Awards 2010.

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Public Speaking is a 2010 documentary film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese, about the American author Fran Lebowitz.

Synopsis

The film follows writer Fran Lebowitz known for her unique takes on modern life, with clips from speaking engagements.

Production

Graydon Carter initially pitched the idea to Lebowitz, with Wes Anderson attached for three years to direct the film. Due to a scheduling conflict, Martin Scorsese replaced Anderson.

Principal photography took place at The Waverly Inn in New York City.

Release

The film was broadcast on HBO on November 22, 2010. In January 2011, Rialto Pictures acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the film, and set it for a February 23, 2011, limited release.

Critical reception

Public Speaking received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 92% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.90/10. On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 75 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

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Public Speaking at IMDb

Text from Public Speaking (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Speaking_(film)

Trivia

It premiered on February 23, 2011, a Wednesday.
It runs 1h22 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosConsolidated Documentaries, Sikelia Productions, Café Lebowitz, American Express Portraits
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Ellen Kuras Cinematography
Martin Scorsese Director
Damian Rodriguez Editing
David Tedeschi Editing
Emma Tillinger Koskoff Producer
Fran Lebowitz Producer
Graydon Carter Producer
Margaret Bodde Producer
Martin Scorsese Producer

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What is Public Speaking about?

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 p…

Who directed Public Speaking?

Public Speaking was directed by Martin Scorsese in 2011.

Who stars in Public Speaking?

The cast of Public Speaking includes Fran Lebowitz, Pablo Picasso, Pablo Casals, Thelonious Monk and James Baldwin.

How long is Public Speaking?

Public Speaking runs for 82 minutes, or 1h22.