"The Capote Tapes" Profiles the Iconic Writer

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Sep 10, 2021

"The Capote Tapes" draws upon conversations with Truman Capote's friends and admirers to document his complex personality. Filmmaker Ebs Burnough explores Capote's career highlights including "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "In Cold Blood," and his unfinished final work "Answered Prayers."

 

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