The read
It runs a compact 30m.
Synopsis
At his Long Island beach house, and on the occasion of the publication of his masterful nonfiction novel In Cold Blood, reporter Karen Dennison interviews celebrated writer Truman Capote, who displays his exuberant personality, makes witty jokes, shares his thoughts on writing, reflects on various aspects of the book and, in a sweet and endearing voice, reads and explains some of its highlights.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlotte ZwerinDirector
- David MayslesDirector
- Albert MayslesDirector
Cast
- Truman CapoteSelf - Writer
- Karen DennisonSelf - Journalist
- Alvin Adams DeweySelf - KBI Special Agent
- Marie BellocqSelf - Dewey's Wife
Stills
Themes
long island, new yorkbeach housereading a bookportrait of an artistcelebrity interviewbook writingusa literatureshort filmliterature history