Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans (2003-05-30)

Documentary | Crime |

7.128

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.

Directed By: Andrew Jarecki

Star Cast: Arnold Friedman , Elaine Friedman , David Friedman , Jesse Friedman ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 107m
Popularity: 3.0814
Language: en

Budget: $0
Revenue: $4,076,990

Vote Average: 7.128
Vote Count: 352

Keywords

pedophilia sexual abuse child pornography sodomy middle class pedophile american family incest childhood sexual abuse sexual predator

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Arnold Friedman

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Scott Banks

Scott Banks

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Abbey Boklan

Abbey Boklan

Self - Judge

Debbie Nathan

Debbie Nathan

Self - Investigative Journalist

Jerry Bernstein

Jerry Bernstein

Self - Arnold's Attorney

Peter Panaro

Peter Panaro

Self - Jesse's Attorney

Lloyd Doppman

Lloyd Doppman

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit