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… Read more
68% ★★★☆☆ (50,082)
Capturing the Friedmans
Where to watch: Max
Movie · Documentary · Crime · NR
2003 · 1h 47m · ★ 68% (50K)
Who do you believe?
Director: Andrew Jarecki
Starring: Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman
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.
Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman, John McDermott, Frances Galasso, Anthony Sgueglia, Joseph Onorato, Judd Martin, Howard Friedman, Ron Georgalis, Scott Banks, Abbey Boklan, Debbie Nathan, Jerry Bernstein, Peter Panaro, Lloyd Doppman, Jack Fallin