Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

"Who do you believe?"

7.1 May 30, 2003 1h 47m Released
DocumentaryCrime

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.

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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

  • Scott Banks

    Scott Banks

    Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

  • Abbey Boklan

    Abbey Boklan

    Self - Judge

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