Capturing the Friedmans
Capturing the Friedmans
DocumentaryCrime

Capturing the Friedmans

2003
107 min
7.1
71.3%
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(351 votes)

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.

DIRECTED BY

Andrew Jarecki

STARRING

Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman

Videos & Trailers

Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
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Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)

Capturing the Friedmans Trailer
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Capturing the Friedmans Trailer

Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Shocking Documentary Movie HD
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Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Shocking Documentary Movie HD

Cast

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student