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Public Speaking (2010)A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on modern life. The film weaves together extemporaneous monologues with archival footage and the ... See full summary » Director:Martin Scorsese |
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A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on modern life. The film weaves together extemporaneous monologues with archival footage and the effect is a portrait of Fran's worldview and experiences. Written by Anonymous
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EnglishRelease Date:
22 November 2010 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La parola a Fran Lebowitz See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USABox Office
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$6,260 (USA) (25 February 2011)Gross:
$23,458 (USA) (4 March 2011)Company Credits
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I have been reading, here and there, quotes from Fran Lebowitz for decades, not really knowing who she was.
She is a virtuoso at cutting through the haze and nonsense of American culture to expose the ludicrous truths beneath. I've always felt sort of silly, being American, and now I know why. Thank you, Fran, for putting into words what any well-traveled American already knows in their heart but can't quite verbalize.
We need people like Fran to give us an honest look at ourselves and knock some of the pompous self-righteousness out of us now and then. Thank you, Fran and Mr. Scorsese.