Capturing the Friedmans

Release date: May 30, 2003

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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Top Cast

Self (archive footage)

Self

Self

Self

Self (archive footage)

Self - Postal Inspector

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Self - Arnold's Brother

Self - Former Computer Student

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Self - Judge

Self - Investigative Journalist

Self - Arnold's Attorney

Self - Jesse's Attorney

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Self - Howard's Partner

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