Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Capturing the Friedmans is a 2003 documentary movie directed by Andrew Jarecki, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman and David Friedman.
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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What is Capturing the Friedmans about?
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.
When was Capturing the Friedmans released?
Capturing the Friedmans was released on 30 May 2003.
How long is Capturing the Friedmans?
Capturing the Friedmans runs 1h 47m.
Who made Capturing the Friedmans?
Capturing the Friedmans was directed by Andrew Jarecki.
Where can I watch Capturing the Friedmans?
Capturing the Friedmans is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Capturing the Friedmans
Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Official site
Cast
- Arnold Friedman as Self (archive footage)
- Elaine Friedman as Self
- David Friedman as Self
- Jesse Friedman as Self
- Seth Friedman as Self (archive footage)
- John McDermott as Self - Postal Inspector
- Frances Galasso as Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
- Anthony Sgueglia as Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
- Joseph Onorato as Self - Asst. District Attorney
- Judd Martin as Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
- Howard Friedman as Self - Arnold's Brother
- Ron Georgalis as Self - Former Computer Student