Public Speaking (film)

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

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.


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