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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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Capturing the Friedmans
  • Genres: Documentary, Crime
  • Release Date: 2003-05-30
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Rating: 7.177/10 (341 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $4,076,990
  • Production Companies: HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8289
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Arnold Friedman

Arnold Friedman

as Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Elaine Friedman

as Self

David Friedman

David Friedman

as Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

as Self

Seth Friedman

Seth Friedman

as Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

John McDermott

as Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Frances Galasso

as Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Anthony Sgueglia

as Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Joseph Onorato

as Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin

Judd Martin

as Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)

Capturing the Friedmans Trailer

Capturing the Friedmans (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Shocking Documentary Movie HD

External Links

Keywords

pedophiliasexual abusechild pornographysodomymiddle classpedophileamericanfamilyincestchildhood sexual abusesexual predator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capturing the Friedmans?

Capturing the Friedmans is a Documentary, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2003-05-30.

Who are the main actors in Capturing the Friedmans?

The main cast includes Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman, .

Where can I watch Capturing the Friedmans online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Capturing the Friedmans is available.

Is Capturing the Friedmans based on a true story?

Who do you believe?

What is the IMDb rating of Capturing the Friedmans?

Capturing the Friedmans has an IMDb rating of 7.177/10 based on 341 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Capturing the Friedmans?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $4,076,990 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Capturing the Friedmans?

The soundtrack was composed by HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Capturing the Friedmans filmed?

Capturing the Friedmans was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Capturing the Friedmans?

The total runtime of Capturing the Friedmans is 107 minutes.

Is Capturing the Friedmans suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Capturing the Friedmans?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Capturing the Friedmans.

Does Capturing the Friedmans have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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