"Exploring the Complex Dynamic Between James Baldwin and Truman Capote in 'Feud'"
In a mid-season bottle episode of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, the focus shifts to a fictionalized meeting between Truman Capote and James Baldwin, exploring the position of gay men in 1970s New York high society. The episode delves into the use of gay slurs by wealthy socialite women and the struggles faced by Baldwin as a Black gay man. The decision to incorporate the f-word into the series' dialogue is explained as a depiction of the power of words at the time. The episode's creators discuss the inspiration behind the episode, the real relationship between Capote and Baldwin, and the naiveté of the socialite women. Feud: Capote vs. The Swans releases new episodes on FX Wednesdays at 10 p.m., streaming the following day on Hulu.
