Capturing the Friedmans 2003

Synopsis

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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Cast

• Arnold Friedman Self (archive footage)
• Elaine Friedman Self
• David Friedman Self
• Jesse Friedman Self
• Seth Friedman Self (archive footage)
• John McDermott Self - Postal Inspector
• Frances Galasso Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
• Anthony Sgueglia Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
• Joseph Onorato Self - Asst. District Attorney
• Judd Martin Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

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