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Pretend It's a City(2021)
74%
67 Votes
Overview
Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.
Type: Documentary
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United States of America
Networks:
Top 4 Billed Cast
Fran Lebowitz
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Alec Baldwin
Self
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