Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

  • NR
  • 05/30/2003 (US)
  • Documentary, Crime
  • 1h 47m

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.

Andrew Jarecki

Director

Cast

Arnold Friedman's headshot

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman's headshot

Elaine Friedman

Self
David Friedman's headshot

David Friedman

Self
Jesse Friedman's headshot

Jesse Friedman

Self
Seth Friedman's headshot

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)
John McDermott's headshot

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso's headshot

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia's headshot

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

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