Capturing the Friedmans

2003Rated7.11h 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.

Starring: Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman

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Cast

  • Arnold FriedmanSelf (archive footage)
  • Elaine FriedmanSelf
  • David FriedmanSelf
  • Jesse FriedmanSelf
  • Seth FriedmanSelf (archive footage)
  • John McDermottSelf - Postal Inspector
  • Frances GalassoSelf - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
  • Anthony SguegliaSelf - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
  • Joseph OnoratoSelf - Asst. District Attorney
  • Judd MartinSelf - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

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