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.
DirectorAndrew Jarecki
ProducersMarc Smerling, Andrew Jarecki
Top Casts
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
Details
LanguageEnglish
Production companiesHBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
Homepagehttps://www.max.com/movies/capturing-the-friedmans/89f21e68-5cdf-4be2-9ff7-ae45e6e53ba3
TaglineWho do you believe?
