Capturing the Friedmans(2003)
“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.
Director
Andrew JareckiProducers
Trailer
Cast
Cast
Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
Self
David Friedman
Self
Jesse Friedman
Self
Seth Friedman
Self (archive footage)
John McDermott
Self - Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso
Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Joseph Onorato
Self - Asst. District Attorney
Judd Martin
Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Howard Friedman
Self - Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis
Self - Former Computer Student
Scott Banks
Self - Judge's Legal Secretary
Abbey Boklan
Self - Judge
Debbie Nathan
Self - Investigative Journalist
Jerry Bernstein
Self - Arnold's Attorney
Peter Panaro
Self - Jesse's Attorney
Lloyd Doppman
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Jack Fallin
Self - Howard's Partner
Crew
Box Office
$4.1M
Details
Original Language
en
Country
United States of America
Production
HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
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