Capturing the Friedmans backdrop

Capturing the Friedmans 2003 Directed by Andrew Jarecki

Who do you believe?

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $4,076,990
Release Date 30 May 2003
107 mins
Cast
Arnold Friedman Self (archive footage)
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
Howard Friedman Self - Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis Self - Former Computer Student
Scott Banks Self - Judge's Legal Secretary
Abbey Boklan Self - Judge
Debbie Nathan Self - Investigative Journalist
Jerry Bernstein Self - Arnold's Attorney
Peter Panaro Self - Jesse's Attorney
Lloyd Doppman Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Jack Fallin Self - Howard's Partner