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Feature film — 2003

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

7.11h 47mDocumentary — Crime

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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A high-signal pick with 377 votes.

HBO Documentary Films / Notorious Pictures / Magnolia Pictures

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Director: Andrew Jarecki

On screen

Cast & crew

A

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

E

Elaine Friedman

Self

D

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman as Self

Jesse Friedman

Self

S

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

J

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

F

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

A

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

J

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

J

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

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Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

R

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

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