Based on a true story, explores the events behind the creation of Truman Capote's book "In cold blood" when he went to a small Kansas town to write an article for the New Yorker on a multiple murder.

Based on the book by Gerald Clarke. Includes special features: 2 behind the scenes documentaries ; "Answered Prayers" -- a documentary on Truman Capote ; Audio commentary with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Director Bennett Miller; Audio commentary with Director Bennett Miller and Cinematographer Adam Kimmel ; featurettes.