Capturing the Friedmans
"Who do you believe?"
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.
Director: Andrew Jarecki
Top Cast
Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
Self
David Friedman
Self
Jesse Friedman
Self
Seth Friedman
Self (archive footage)
John McDermott
Self - Postal Inspecto
Frances Galasso
Self - Ret. Director,
Anthony Sgueglia
Self - Detective, Sex
Joseph Onorato
Self - Asst. District
Judd Martin
Self - Jesse's Best Fr
Howard Friedman
Self - Arnold's Brothe
Ron Georgalis
Self - Former Computer
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