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2021210 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Pretend It's a City

2021210 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Explore NYC through the sharp wit of Fran Lebowitz with Scorsese.

“New York City. New York icon.”

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Martin Scorsese

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Explore NYC through the sharp wit of Fran Lebowitz with Scorsese.

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Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsesedirector

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Wander the New York City streets and fascinating mind of wry writer, humorist and raconteur Fran Lebowitz as she sits down with Martin Scorsese.

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