Capturing the Friedmans(2003)
“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.
Director
Andrew Jarecki
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Arnold Friedman
as Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
as Self
David Friedman
as Self
Jesse Friedman
as Self
Seth Friedman
as Self (archive footage)
John McDermott
as Self - Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso
as Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia
as Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Joseph Onorato
as Self - Asst. District Attorney
Judd Martin
as Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Howard Friedman
as Self - Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis
as Self - Former Computer Student
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films • Notorious Pictures • Magnolia Pictures
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Where can I watch Capturing the Friedmans?▼
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What is Capturing the Friedmans about?▼
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.
Who directed Capturing the Friedmans?▼
Capturing the Friedmans was directed by Andrew Jarecki and released in 2003. It is a documentary, crime film.
How long is Capturing the Friedmans?▼
Capturing the Friedmans has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in Capturing the Friedmans?▼
The cast of Capturing the Friedmans includes Arnold Friedman as Self (archive footage), Elaine Friedman as Self, David Friedman as Self, Jesse Friedman as Self, Seth Friedman as Self (archive footage) and more.
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