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Capturing the Friedmans

NR

2003

107 minutes

DocumentaryCrime

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.

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Top Cast

Arnold Friedman headshot

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman headshot

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman headshot

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman headshot

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman headshot

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott headshot

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso headshot

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia headshot

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato headshot

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin headshot

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman headshot

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis headshot

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Scott Banks headshot

Scott Banks

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Abbey Boklan headshot

Abbey Boklan

Self - Judge

Debbie Nathan headshot

Debbie Nathan

Self - Investigative Journalist

Jerry Bernstein headshot

Jerry Bernstein

Self - Arnold's Attorney

Peter Panaro headshot

Peter Panaro

Self - Jesse's Attorney

Lloyd Doppman headshot

Lloyd Doppman

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Jack Fallin headshot

Jack Fallin

Self - Howard's Partner