Public Speaking
Seen it?2011 | 82 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese
- 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)