The Capote Tapes | TVO Docs

The book Answered Prayers was meant to be Truman Capote’s greatest masterpiece, an epic portrait of New York’s glittering jet-set society following his acclaimed novels Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood. Instead, it sparked his downfall. Through George Plimpton’s never-before-heard interviews with Capote’s friends and enemies, including Dick Cavett, André Leon Talley, Jay McInerney and his adopted daughter, The Capote Tapes reveals the rise and fall of America’s most iconic gay writer. About TVO Since 1970, TVO has existed to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. Through impactful digital education products, in-depth current affairs, thought-provoking TVO Original documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content, we prepare Ontarians for success in school and life. A digital learning and media organization, TVO is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. For more information, visit and Subscribe now to the TVO Docs YouTube channel and follow TVO Docs on Twitter and Facebook to stay up to date with feature releases.