Capturing the Friedmans
Capturing the Friedmans
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.
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Arnold Friedman
(archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
Self
David Friedman
Self
Jesse Friedman
Self
Seth Friedman
(archive footage)
John McDermott
Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso
Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia
Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Joseph Onorato
Asst. District Attorney
Judd Martin
Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Howard Friedman
Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis
Former Computer Student
Scott Banks
Judge's Legal Secretary
Abbey Boklan
Judge
Debbie Nathan
Investigative Journalist
Jerry Bernstein
Arnold's Attorney
Peter Panaro
Jesse's Attorney
Lloyd Doppman
Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Jack Fallin
Howard's Partner
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