LET’S TALK ABOUT IT (LTAI) MOVIE: The Grass Harp (PG)

Schedule for Book 4: The Grass Harp by Truman Capote
February 8 @ 5:30pm Movie (PG-13)
February 22 @ 12:30pm Movie (PG-13)
February 25 @ 6:30pm Discussion with Dr. Andrew Geyer

The Grass Harp is the fourth of five films to be presented between September 2024 and March 2025 as part of the discussion series, LET’S TALK ABOUT IT (LTAI) – SOUTHERN NOVELS ON PAGE AND SCREEN. With discussions led by USC-Aiken humanities scholars, LTAI is more than your average book club! Participants will read, watch, and then compare the novels to their film adaptations.

This film, originally released in 1995, is based on the novel The Grass Harp by Truman Capote. Actors featured include: Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, and Walter Matthau.

“After his mother’s death, Collin Fenwick goes to live with his father’s cousins, the wealthy, avaricious, and controlling Verena Talbo, and her compliant, earthy sister Dolly. When a city slicker comes to town and convinces Verena to market Dolly’s locally-famous tonic, Dolly finally gets some backbone, refuses to divulge the formula, and heads for a tree house with Collin and Catherine, the loyal maid.”

Let’s Talk About It (LTAI) is intended for ages 18 and older
This program is made possible with a grant from SC Humanities

Book registration begins August 12 at the 2nd floor Reference desk
Books will be available first come, first served
Movie viewings and book discussions take place in the 1st floor Meeting Room

For more information call 803-642-2020, Ext. 3.