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Capturing the Friedmans( 2003)

TV-MADocumentaryCrime
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Arnold Friedman

      Self (archive footage)

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      Elaine Friedman

      Self

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      David Friedman

      Self

    4. cast image

      Jesse Friedman

      Self

    5. cast image

      Seth Friedman

      Self (archive footage)

    6. cast image

      John McDermott

      Self - Postal Inspector

    7. cast image

      Frances Galasso

      Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

    8. cast image

      Anthony Sgueglia

      Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

    9. cast image

      Joseph Onorato

      Self - Asst. District Attorney

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      Judd Martin

      Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

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      Howard Friedman

      Self - Arnold's Brother

    12. cast image

      Ron Georgalis

      Self - Former Computer Student

    13. cast image

      Scott Banks

      Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

    14. cast image

      Abbey Boklan

      Self - Judge

    15. cast image

      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

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      Jack Fallin

      Self - Howard's Partner

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    4076990.00

    Keywords

    • pedophilia
    • sexual abuse
    • child pornography
    • sodomy
    • middle class
    • pedophile
    • american
    • family
    • incest
    • childhood sexual abuse
    • sexual predator