Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

7.1/10 107 min Documentary Crime

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.

Cast

Jesse Friedman

Self

Debbie Nathan

Self - Investigative Journalist

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