Capturing the Friedmans

Overview

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.

Directed by Andrew Jarecki

Top cast

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Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

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Elaine Friedman

Self

D

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Self

S

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

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John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

F

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

A

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

J

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

J

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

H

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

R

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

S

Scott Banks

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

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Abbey Boklan

Self - Judge

Debbie Nathan

Self - Investigative Journalist

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Jerry Bernstein

Self - Arnold's Attorney

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Peter Panaro

Self - Jesse's Attorney

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Lloyd Doppman

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

J

Jack Fallin

Self - Howard's Partner

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