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Capturing the Friedmans

20031h 47mDocumentary · Crime
directed by Andrew Jarecki

“Who do you believe?”

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7.1 / 10
364 votes
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7.6 / 10
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90 / 100
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97%

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Synopsis

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

Arnold Friedman·Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman·Self
David Friedman·Self
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