Capturing the Friedmans
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2003-05-30
Runtime: 107 mins
Director: Andrew Jarecki
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Original title: Capturing the Friedmans
Production Companies: HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
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
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