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Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

Documentary • NR • 2003 • 1 hr 47 min
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7.3
IMDb
7.6

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, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman

Directed By

Andrew Jarecki

Attributes

ComplexDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

DocumentaryCrime

Release Date

May 30, 2003

User Reviews

totencat
totencat
Incredibly uncomfortable. Very successful at presenting the effect this has on the family; less effective in creating fake ambiguity.
Lowery
Lowery
Not gonna lie, this is a HARD movie to watch, but it’s wonderfully made.
Brian A
Brian A
A 20-yr-old documentary that looks back even further at sketchy computer hobbyists. I feel my joints crashing.
Tori
Tori
Interesting and disturbing. A must see documentary.
Rich Brasil
Rich Brasil
This was rough, but very strong. If you like the True Crime genre this will be right up your alley.
Eoin Harnett
Eoin Harnett
One of those rare documentaries that will have you questioning what is and isn't real long after the film has ended. Essential viewing.
Tim Orphan
Tim Orphan
Super dark documentary about abuse. It’s a tough watch but well made.
Neat Films
Neat Films
One of those films you shut off after the credits and stare at the blank screen trying to wrap your head around what you've just taken in.
Everett
Everett
This documentary is as good as it is unsettling. Compelling as it is disturbing.
gsmarker
gsmarker
Interesting for so many reasons, though the filmmaker bias made it hard to trust what I was seeing.

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7.3 – Based on 1.2k ratings
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Cast & Crew

Andrew Jarecki
Andrew
Jarecki
Arnold Friedman
Arnold
Friedman
Elaine Friedman
Elaine
Friedman
David Friedman
David
Friedman
Jesse Friedman
Jesse
Friedman
Seth Friedman
Seth
Friedman
John McDermott
John
McDermott
Frances Galasso
Frances
Galasso
Anthony Sgueglia
Anthony
Sgueglia
Joseph Onorato
Joseph
Onorato
Judd Martin
Judd
Martin

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