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Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

"Who do you believe?"

7.2/10 1h 47m May 30, 2003
Documentary 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.

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Movie Details

Original Title Capturing the Friedmans
Original Language EN
Revenue $4,076,990
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

No Photo" alt="Arnold Friedman" class="cast-photo">
Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.1
No Photo" alt="Elaine Friedman" class="cast-photo">
Elaine Friedman
Self
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="David Friedman" class="cast-photo">
David Friedman
Self
Popularity: 0.2
Jesse Friedman
Jesse Friedman
Self
Popularity: 0.2
No Photo" alt="Seth Friedman" class="cast-photo">
Seth Friedman
Self (archive footage)
Popularity: 0.4
No Photo" alt="John McDermott" class="cast-photo">
John McDermott
Self - Postal Inspector
Popularity: 0.3
No Photo" alt="Frances Galasso" class="cast-photo">
Frances Galasso
Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Popularity: 0.4
No Photo" alt="Anthony Sgueglia" class="cast-photo">
Anthony Sgueglia
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Popularity: 0.2
No Photo" alt="Joseph Onorato" class="cast-photo">
Joseph Onorato
Self - Asst. District Attorney
Popularity: 0.2
No Photo" alt="Judd Martin" class="cast-photo">
Judd Martin
Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Howard Friedman" class="cast-photo">
Howard Friedman
Self - Arnold's Brother
Popularity: 0.0
No Photo" alt="Ron Georgalis" class="cast-photo">
Ron Georgalis
Self - Former Computer Student
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Producer Marc Smerling, Andrew Jarecki
Director Andrew Jarecki
Editor Richard Hankin
Music Andrea Morricone

Production

HBO Documentary Films
US
Notorious Pictures
IT
Magnolia Pictures
US

Videos & Trailers

Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
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Capturing the Friedmans Trailer
Capturing the Friedmans Trailer
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Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Shocking Documentary Movie HD
Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Shocking Documentary Movie HD
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Keywords

pedophilia sexual abuse child pornography sodomy middle class pedophile american family incest childhood sexual abuse sexual predator

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Details
Release Date May 30, 2003
Runtime 1h 47m
Revenue $4,076,990
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
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