Film·2003·NR·1h 47m

Capturing the Friedmans

DocumentaryCrime

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

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12 credited

Arnold Friedman
Arnold FriedmanSelf (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
Elaine FriedmanSelf
David Friedman
David FriedmanSelf
Jesse Friedman
Jesse FriedmanSelf
Seth Friedman
Seth FriedmanSelf (archive footage)
John McDermott
John McDermottSelf - Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso
Frances GalassoSelf - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia
Anthony SguegliaSelf - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Joseph Onorato
Joseph OnoratoSelf - Asst. District Attorney
Judd Martin
Judd MartinSelf - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Howard Friedman
Howard FriedmanSelf - Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis
Ron GeorgalisSelf - Former Computer Student

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