Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

Who do you believe?

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.

US

Made in US

7.1/10

2003

Documentary
Crime
HBO Documentary FilmsNotorious PicturesMagnolia Pictures

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Cast

Arnold Friedman

Arnold Friedman

As Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Elaine Friedman

As Self

David Friedman

David Friedman

As Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

As Self

Seth Friedman

Seth Friedman

As Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

John McDermott

As Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Frances Galasso

As Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Anthony Sgueglia

As Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Joseph Onorato

As Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin

Judd Martin

As Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman

Howard Friedman

As Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis

Ron Georgalis

As Self - Former Computer Student

Scott Banks

Scott Banks

As Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Abbey Boklan

Abbey Boklan

As Self - Judge

Debbie Nathan

Debbie Nathan

As Self - Investigative Journalist

Jerry Bernstein

Jerry Bernstein

As Self - Arnold's Attorney

Peter Panaro

Peter Panaro

As Self - Jesse's Attorney

Lloyd Doppman

Lloyd Doppman

As Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Jack Fallin

Jack Fallin

As Self - Howard's Partner

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