Public Speaking (film)

Public Speaking
Official poster
Directed by	Martin Scorsese
Produced by	Margaret Bodde Graydon Carter Fran Lebowitz Martin Scorsese
Starring	Fran Lebowitz
Cinematography	Ellen Kuras
Edited by	Damian Rodriguez David Tedeschi
Production companies	HBO Documentary Films American Express Portraits Consolidated Documentaries Sikelia Productions
Distributed by	HBO Rialto Pictures
Release date	November 22, 2010 (2010-11-22) (United States)
Running time	82 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$62,173[1]

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.

Synopsis

The film follows writer Fran Lebowitz known for her unique takes on modern life, with clips from speaking engagements.^[2][3][4]

Production

Graydon Carter initially pitched the idea to Lebowitz, with Wes Anderson attached for three years to direct the film.^[5] Due to a scheduling conflict, Martin Scorsese replaced Anderson.^[6]

Principal photography took place at The Waverly Inn in New York City.^[7]

Release

The film was broadcast on HBO on November 22, 2010.^[8] In January 2011, Rialto Pictures acquired U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the film, and set it for a February 23, 2011, limited release.^[9]

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.^[10] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 75 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".^[11]

Accolades

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
2010	Gotham Awards	Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Documentary	Public Speaking	Nominated	[12]

References

1. "Public Speaking". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
2. Detrick, Ben (18 November 2010). "Infallibility Has Its Upside (Published 2010)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2023-04-07.
3. The New York Times
4. Slate
5. Ryzik, Melena (November 19, 2010). "Never Mind The Question, Here's the Answer". The New York Times. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
6. Callahan, Dan (February 21, 2011). "Fran Lebowitz in Public Speaking". Slant Magazine. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
7. Conan, Neal (November 18, 2010). "Lebowitz On Wit, Humor And 'Public Speaking'". NPR. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
8. Ng, Philiana (November 2, 2010). "HBO, Martin Scorsese-Directed Doc 'Public Speaking' Sets Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
9. "Rialto Pictures Takes Scorsese's "Public Speaking" to the Big Screen". IndieWire. January 31, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
10. "Public Speaking (2010)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
11. "Public Speaking". Metacritic. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
12. "Gotham Award Nominees Announced". Gotham Awards. October 18, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2021.

External links

• Public Speaking at IMDb