I still remember enjoying this years ago, and believe we actually videotaped a rerun of it so I have it somewhere. The 1990s remake, though longer, just isn't as good. The story is a childhood memory of Truman Capote, narrated by the author himself. It describes a period when he lived with several aunts, including the sweet, naive Aunt Sook, who called Truman "Buddy." Living during the depression in Alabama and unable to buy fancy gifts, Buddy and Aunt Sook always give each other kites every year, then enjoy going out to fly them with Sook's little dog Queenie.
Loved the story and the performances, and used to get choked up at the end as Capote narrates about the death of the dog Queenie and the decline and eventual death of Aunt Sook. Such interesting characters and a lovely story, probably my favorite special during the entire holiday season. I really miss Geraldine Page...and even Truman, for that matter.
Loved the story and the performances, and used to get choked up at the end as Capote narrates about the death of the dog Queenie and the decline and eventual death of Aunt Sook. Such interesting characters and a lovely story, probably my favorite special during the entire holiday season. I really miss Geraldine Page...and even Truman, for that matter.