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Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

Who do you believe?

7.13 - voted by 359
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.

Cast

Arnold Friedman poster

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman poster

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman poster

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman poster

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman poster

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott poster

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso poster

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia poster

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato poster

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin poster

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman poster

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis poster

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Scott Banks poster

Scott Banks

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Abbey Boklan poster

Abbey Boklan

Self - Judge

Debbie Nathan poster

Debbie Nathan

Self - Investigative Journalist