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Capturing the Friedmans

(2003)

May 30, 2003• 1h 47m
71%
TMDB Score

Overview

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.

Andrew Jarecki

Director

Top Billed Cast

AF

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

EF

Elaine Friedman

Self

DF

David Friedman

Self

JF

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

JO

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

JM

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Official Trailer