Kansas Reads: In Cold Blood

Book discussions—To find discussion leaders, check local colleges, universities, or high schools. Hold discussions at different times and locations to include as many participants as possible.
Bring in a speaker or performer to talk about Truman Capote, his life, and his writing.
Hold showings of films such as In Cold Blood, Capote, or Infamous. To secure permission for these and other films, contact: Movie Licensing USA, (888)267-2658
Hold a short story contest and/or exhibit for local nonfiction or mystery writers.
Have a local author or literature professor or teacher discuss his/her works and /or hold fiction writing classes.
Hold a panel discussion of law enforcement officers, criminal lawyers, and others to discuss crime in your community.
Host a program featuring readings of Truman Capote’s short stories and other literary works.
Partner with other agencies and organizations to provide programming.

Possible Presentations & Presenters

Author of graphic novel: Capote in Kansas

Ande Parks

Baldwin City, KS

Website ► www.andeparks.com

SJ20th: Capote Fascination

Sunflower Journeys episode #2010

KTWU TV

Washburn University

Website ► www.washburn.edu/journeys/current.html

Film, In Cold Blood

Richard Brooks, director

Starring Robert Blake, John Forsythe

Released: DVD, 2003; Theatrical, 2006

Rated R

Film, Capote

Bennett Miller, director

Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman (Academy Award Best Actor, 2005)

Released: DVD, 2006

Rated R

Film, Infamous (based on book by George Plimpton)

Douglas McGrath, director

Starring Sigourney Weaver, Toby Jones, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, David Craig

Released: DVD, 2007

Rated R