Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.


Currently Capturing the Friedmans is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Max, Max Amazon Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman
Self

David Friedman
Self

Jesse Friedman
Self

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

Chuck Scarborough
Self

Judd Martin
Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman
Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis
Self - Former Computer Student

Scott Banks
Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Abbey Boklan
Self - Judge

Marc Smerling
Producer

Debbie Nathan
Self - Investigative Journalist

Jerry Bernstein
Self - Arnold's Attorney

Peter Panaro
Self - Jesse's Attorney

Lloyd Doppman
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Jack Fallin
Self - Howard's Partner

Andrew Jarecki
Director / Producer

Marc Smerling
Producer / Additional Photography

Aaron Phillips
Additional Photography

Richard Hankin
Co-Producer / Editor

Nancy Baker
Creative Consultant

Brian Jackson
Additional Photography

Charlie Beyer
Additional Photography

Jennifer Rogen
Associate Producer

Rossana Rizzo
Additional Photography

Peter Bové
Line Producer

Adolfo Doring
Director of Photography

Peter Waggoner
Sound mixer

Jose A. Barrios
Production Manager

Alex Carone
Production Manager

Ira Spiegel
Sound Editor

Jaye Nydick
Line Producer

Christopher J. Grunke
Production Manager

Robert Warmflash
Post Production Supervisor

Marlena Grzaslewicz
Sound Editor

Andrea Morricone
Music

Rafael Estrella
Production Manager

Thom Little
Production Manager

Tanya Barr
Production Manager

Caroline Findlay
Production Manager

John Gurrin
Sound Recordist
Media.

Details.
Release DateMay 30, 2003
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 47m
Content RatingNR
Box Office$4,076,990
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
sexual abuse
middle class
child pornography
sodomy
american
family
pedophilia
childhood sexual abuse
sexual predator
pedophile
incest
Wiki.
Capturing the Friedmans is a 2003 HBO documentary film directed by Andrew Jarecki. It focuses on the 1980s investigation of Arnold and Jesse Friedman for child molestation. The film premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival where it received critical acclaim as well as the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary. The film went on to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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