Wise, brilliant and funny, Fran Lebowitz hit the New York literary scene in the early ‘70s when Andy Warhol hired the unknown scribe to write a column for Interview magazine. Today, she’s an acclaimed author with legions of fans who adore her acerbic wit.
Directed by Oscar® winner Martin Scorsese. PUBLIC SPEAKING captures the author in conversation at New York’s Waverly Inn, in an onstage discussion with longtime friend and celebrated writer Toni Morrison and on the streets of New York C...
Wise, brilliant and funny, Fran Lebowitz hit the New York literary scene in the early ‘70s when Andy Warhol hired the unknown scribe to write a column for Interview magazine. Today, she’s an acclaimed author with legions of fans who adore her acerbic wit.
Directed by Oscar® winner Martin Scorsese. PUBLIC SPEAKING captures the author in conversation at New York’s Waverly Inn, in an onstage discussion with longtime friend and celebrated writer Toni Morrison and on the streets of New York City. Lebowitz offers insights on timely issues such as gender, race and gay rights, as well as her pet peeves, including celebrity culture, smoking bans, tourists and strollers. Included is vintage footage of gay American authors James Baldwin and Truman Capote.
“Enormously enjoyable.” – The New York Times
“I have way too frequently for my own moral comfort been asked if I was an only child.” – Fran Lebowitz
Join us at Stonewall Library for light refreshments after 6 pm before the 7 pm film in ArtServe Auditorium next door.
Film and discussion hosted by Larry Ferber, director of The Living Room film series in Boca Raton and three time Emmy-Award nominated television producer.