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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2003
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Crime
Votes365
DirectorAndrew Jarecki
WritersAndrew Jarecki
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCapturing the Friedmans
About Capturing the Friedmans
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.
Directed by Andrew Jarecki, Capturing the Friedmans leans on a strong ensemble — Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2003.
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