Capturing the Friedmans
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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Capturing the Friedmans
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 30, 2003
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Documentary, Crime
User Score
72%
Original Title
Capturing the Friedmans
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
Director
Andrew Jarecki
Revenue
$4,076,990
Description
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.