

Capturing the Friedmans
Who do you believe?
7.1(345 votes)
2003
1h 47m
Documentary
Crime
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.
Production
HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
Cast

Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman
Self

David Friedman
Self

Jesse Friedman
Self

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