Pretend It's a City
New York City. New York icon.
TV-14 2021 · 1 season · 7 eps · ★ 7.4 · Documentary, Comedy
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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.
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Network: Netflix
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