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Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

1h 47m | PG-13

⭐ 7.178 / 10

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 Jarecki

Studio: HBO Documentary Films

Genre: Documentary, Crime

Video: 720p

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Cast

Arnold Friedman

Arnold Friedman

as Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Elaine Friedman

as Self

David Friedman

David Friedman

as Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

as Self

Seth Friedman

Seth Friedman

as Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

John McDermott

as Self - Postal Inspector