Capturing the Friedmans
Documentary • NR • 2003 • 1 hr 47 min
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Incredibly uncomfortable. Very successful at presenting the effect this has on the family; less effective in creating fake ambiguity.
Not gonna lie, this is a HARD movie to watch, but it’s wonderfully made.
A 20-yr-old documentary that looks back even further at sketchy computer hobbyists. I feel my joints crashing.
Interesting and disturbing. A must see documentary.
This was rough, but very strong. If you like the True Crime genre this will be right up your alley.
One of those rare documentaries that will have you questioning what is and isn't real long after the film has ended. Essential viewing.
Super dark documentary about abuse. It’s a tough watch but well made.
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.
This documentary is as good as it is unsettling. Compelling as it is disturbing.
Interesting for so many reasons, though the filmmaker bias made it hard to trust what I was seeing.
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