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Capturing the Friedmans

“Who do you believe?”

2003 · 1 h 47 min
Directed by Andrew Jarecki · USA · American Independent Cinema
DocumentaryCrime

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Cast

Arnold Friedman Jesse Friedman David Friedman Elaine Friedman Seth Friedman John McDermott

Credits

Produced by: Andrew Jarecki

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Built from home videos and conflicting accounts, this documentary traces a family torn apart by grave accusations. It refuses easy answers and leaves the viewer to sit with doubt. Disturbing and compelling, it is a probing study of how truth slips away.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (29,082 votes)
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