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Public Speaking (film)

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Public Speaking
Official poster
Directed byMartin Scorsese
Produced by
StarringFran Lebowitz
CinematographyEllen Kuras
Edited by
  • Damian Rodriguez
  • David Tedeschi
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • November 22, 2010 (2010-11-22) (United States)
Running time
82 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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

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

Production

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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

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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

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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

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Accolades

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

References

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  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.
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