Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Movie 1h 47m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, teach me something
Released in 2003, Capturing the Friedmans is a crime and documentary movie. It is directed by Andrew Jarecki. The cast includes Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman and David Friedman. The running time is 1h 47m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
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 & crew
- Andrew JareckiDirector
- Arnold Friedmanas Self (archive footage)
- Elaine Friedmanas Self
- David Friedmanas Self
- Jesse Friedmanas Self
- Seth Friedmanas Self (archive footage)
- John McDermottas Self - Postal Inspector
- Frances Galassoas Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
- Anthony Sguegliaas Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
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Questions about Capturing the Friedmans
- What genre is Capturing the Friedmans?
- Capturing the Friedmans is categorised as Crime, Documentary.
- Who stars in Capturing the Friedmans?
- Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Capturing the Friedmans?
- Andrew Jarecki directed Capturing the Friedmans.
- How long is Capturing the Friedmans?
- Capturing the Friedmans runs for 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- Is Capturing the Friedmans worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Capturing the Friedmans?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
