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Capturing the Friedmans

"Who do you believe?"

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.

Top Cast

  • Arnold Friedman

    Arnold Friedman

    Self (archive footage)

  • Elaine Friedman

    Elaine Friedman

    Self

  • David Friedman

    David Friedman

    Self

  • Jesse Friedman

    Jesse Friedman

    Self

  • Seth Friedman

    Seth Friedman

    Self (archive footage)

  • John McDermott

    John McDermott

    Self - Postal Inspector

  • Frances Galasso

    Frances Galasso

    Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

  • Anthony Sgueglia

    Anthony Sgueglia

    Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

  • Joseph Onorato

    Joseph Onorato

    Self - Asst. District Attorney

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.

Rating

7.1 / 10
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