Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

05/30/2003 (US) • 1h 47m

Documentary, Crime

Who do you believe?

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$4,076,990.00

Keywords

pedophilia

sexual abuse

child pornography

sodomy

middle class

pedophile

american

family

incest

childhood sexual abuse

sexual predator

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