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Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

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  • May 30, 2003
  • 1h 47m
  • NR

7.1/10

TMDB user score
377 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Capturing the Friedmans is a 2003 documentary and crime film directed by Andrew Jarecki. Its leading cast includes Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman and David Friedman. It runs for 1 hour 47 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 47 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 377 TMDB votes

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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

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