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.
Directed by Martin Scorsese
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Fran Lebowitz
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Pablo Picasso
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Pablo Casals
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Thelonious Monk
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James Baldwin
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Serge Gainsbourg
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Candy Darling
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Andy Warhol
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Truman Capote
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Jack Paar
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Oscar Levant
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Lisa Robinson
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William F. Buckley Jr.
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Cole Porter
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