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Capturing the Friedmans

“Who do you believe?”

★ 7.1 / 10 (377 votes)May 30, 2003107 minEN
DocumentaryCrime

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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Movie facts

Release dateMay 30, 2003
StatusReleased
Runtime107 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$4,076,990
ProductionHBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
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Crew

Director

Andrew Jarecki

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Cast

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Arnold FriedmanSelf (archive footage)
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Elaine FriedmanSelf
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David FriedmanSelf
Jesse FriedmanJesse FriedmanSelf
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Seth FriedmanSelf (archive footage)
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John McDermottSelf - Postal Inspector
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Frances GalassoSelf - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
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Anthony SguegliaSelf - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
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Joseph OnoratoSelf - Asst. District Attorney
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Judd MartinSelf - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
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Howard FriedmanSelf - Arnold's Brother
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Ron GeorgalisSelf - Former Computer Student
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