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Capturing the Friedmans
“Who do you believe?”
7.1 / 10• 2003• 1h 47m•NR• English
DocumentaryCrime
Storyline
An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children. Director Jarecki interviews people from different sides of this tragic story and raises the question of whether they were rightfully tried when they claim they were innocent and there was never any evidence against them.
Cast & Crew
AF
Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)
LeadEF
Elaine Friedman
Self
DF
David Friedman
Self
Jesse Friedman
Self
SF
Seth Friedman
Self (archive footage)
JM
John McDermott
Self - Postal Inspector
FG
Frances Galasso
Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
AS
Anthony Sgueglia
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andrew Jarecki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Capturing the Friedmans is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
