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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.
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Cast
Fran Lebowitz as SelfPablo Picasso as Self (archive footage)Pablo Casals as Self (archive footage)Thelonious Monk as Self (archive footage)James Baldwin as Self (archive footage)Serge Gainsbourg as Self (archive footage)Candy Darling as Self (archive footage)Andy Warhol as Self (archive footage)Truman Capote as Self (archive footage)Jack Paar as Self (archive footage)
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