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Capturing the Friedmans
DocumentaryCrime

CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS

"Who do you believe?"

20031h 47m7.1 TMDb

Directed by Andrew Jarecki

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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

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.1
Emotion5
Complexity7
Humor5
Realism8.8
Action5
Darkness6.1

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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