Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

Who do you believe?

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.

star 7.1 7.6 90 97%
  • Release Date: 2003-05-30
  • Runtime: 1h 47min
  • Director: Andrew Jarecki

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  • Trailer

    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

    • Howard Friedman

      Self - Arnold's Brother

    • Ron Georgalis

      Self - Former Computer Student

    • Scott Banks

      Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

    • Abbey Boklan

      Self - Judge

    • Debbie Nathan

      Self - Investigative Journalist

    • Jerry Bernstein

      Self - Arnold's Attorney

    • Peter Panaro

      Self - Jesse's Attorney

    • Lloyd Doppman

      Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

    • Jack Fallin

      Self - Howard's Partner

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