Capturing the Friedmans

May 30, 2003

1h 47m

★ 7.2

Who do you believe?

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.

Genres

Documentary

Crime

Production Companies

HBO Documentary Films

Notorious Pictures

Magnolia Pictures

Capturing the Friedmans Trailers

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Arnold Friedman

Self

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Seth Friedman

Self - Postal Inspector

John McDermott

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Frances Galasso

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Joseph Onorato

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Judd Martin

Self - Arnold's Brother

Howard Friedman

Self - Former Computer Student

Ron Georgalis

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