Capote

"Capote" is a biographical drama centering around the life of renowned author Truman Capote and his journey to write one of the most significant works in true crime literature.

When Truman Capote stumbles upon the account of the Clutter family murders in Kansas, he becomes consumed by the haunting story and recognizes it as the great canvas for his literary ambitions. Determined to uncover the truth and delve into the minds of the accused killers, Capote ventures to the small town with his devoted friend, Harper Lee.

Later on, Capote forges an unexpected and profound connection with one of the accused, Perry Smith. Despite the weight of the evidence against him, Capote is drawn to Smith's complexities and tortured soul, which paves the way for a unique and complex bond to develop during their intimate jailhouse interviews.

Director Bennett Miller weaves the threads of Capote's personal journey, journalistic ambitions, and the ethical implications of his actions into every inch of the plot lines. He invites us to confront uncomfortable questions about the cost of artistry - or more specifically, how it blurs the long-standing boundaries between an artist's pursuit of truth and the humanity of the subjects they seek to portray.

Release: 2005

Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Clifton Collins Jr., Catherine Keener

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%