Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

2003
1h 47m
7.1

7.1/10

358 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $4,076,990

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films Notorious Pictures Magnolia Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 30, 2003
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0342172
Website Visit Site

Cast

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

Key Crew

Marc Smerling
Producer
Andrew Jarecki
Director
Andrew Jarecki
Producer