May 30, 2003
107 min
Full-HD

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

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.

Category

Documentary Crime

Country

United States of America

Companies

HBO Documentary Films Notorious Pictures Magnolia Pictures

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

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