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Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

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.
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Andrew Jarecki profile
Andrew Jarecki

Director

Cast

Arnold Friedman profile
Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman profile
Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman profile
David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman profile
Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman profile
Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott profile
John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso profile
Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia profile
Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato profile
Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin profile
Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman profile
Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis profile
Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Arnold Friedman profile
Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman profile
Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman profile
David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman profile
Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman profile
Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott profile
John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso profile
Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia profile
Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato profile
Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin profile
Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman profile
Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis profile
Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Extra

Release Date

May 30, 2003

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

HBO Documentary Films logoNotorious Pictures logoMagnolia Pictures logo

Available On

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Videos

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Capturing the Friedmans (2003) HD - Award Winning Documentary
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Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
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Capturing the Friedmans Trailer
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Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Shocking Documentary Movie HD

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