THE CAPOTE TAPES

United States | 2021 | Connie Hochman

Truman Capote’s unfinished novel Answered Prayers, an epic portrait of New York’s glittering jet-set society, was meant to be the ultimate masterpiece by the author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood. Instead, its airing of socialites’ dirty laundry in public prompted the ostracization and downfall of one of America’s most influential writers and public figures, who died in 1984. This new documentary explores the back story of Answered Prayers via vintage, never-before-heard audio tapes and new interviews with Capote’s famous friends and infamous enemies. “A vivid, enjoyable portrait of a one-of-a-kind provocateur.” –L.A. Times. Cleveland premiere. 98 min. 

The Capote Tapes, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 10/8 thru at least 11/18 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $9.99 and you have 72 hours to watch it.  

https://watch.eventive.org/capotetapes/play/6152466aca9298006991479f