The Capote Tapes

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J M @jeffmarshallmovieblogger Mar 8, 2024 I've been watching FEUD: CAPOTE VS THE SWANS religiously the last few weeks and have become a bit obsessed with Capote. I've even added a couple of his books, including IN COLD BLOOD, to my next Amazon order. And if you've been enjoying Ryan Murphy's limited series as much as I have, you will totally dig this documentary, which is an essential companion piece. Truman Capote was a true original, and I've never seen anyone quite like him. Not only does this film expound on many of the events of Capote's life, but I felt I got to know him a bit better and come to a closer understanding of what made him a one-of-a-kind creation. The interviews who came the closest to knowing him best are fascinating and entertaining, and there's an admirable blend of those who loved him and those who despised him. By the end, you come to realize what a vulnerable human being he was, despite his frequently poisonous pen. And the meaning behind the title of his unfinished "Answered Prayers" is shattering and relatable. I was entranced throughout by this documentary, and while we will never know the real Truman, we realize we will never know the real anybody. Well done! - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook) See more

Caz M @CazMartino Jul 21, 2022 Some what informative but I feel no closer to knowing who Truman Capote was as a person. These are accounts of people giving their version of Capote that only paint a partial picture of who this man was. I only feel somewhat compelled to look into what he wrote, namely Breakfast at Tiffanys, but only somewhat. Usually after watching a great documentary I feel captivated and want to look into what I watched on a more specific scholarly level. With this one, only somewhat. They should have included more Truman in this to have a more balanced feel for who he was. See more

dave d @RT34924333 Jan 26, 2022 Never boring, much like the subject, Truman Capote, 'The Capote Tapes' prove not to be nearly as interesting as the man itself. The film doesn't answer many questions, but sheds an ever-present spotlight on a man ahead of his time, who didn't age gracefully. Ebs Burnough makes his filmmaking debut in this documentary which uses tons of old pictures and video to bring Capote to his vibrant glory. While we're never going to know the exact story of Capote, his legendary tales have been recorded via TV Talk shows and his mind never let the truth get in the way of a story. While truth is stranger than fiction, it's impossible to decipher what is real and what's not and for a movie like this that's ok. If your goal is to be entertained, you will be. Final Score: 8/10 See more

Jan 1, 2022 I typically love documentaries especially about someone as colorful and mysterious as Capote. However, Capote Tapes, turned out to be a snoozer. I fell asleep. See more

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