Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Who do you believe?
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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Cast

Arnold Friedman Arnold Friedman As: Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman Elaine Friedman As: Self
David Friedman David Friedman As: Self
Jesse Friedman Jesse Friedman As: Self
Seth Friedman Seth Friedman As: Self (archive footage)
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Who do you believe?
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Documentary, Crime

Language: English

Release Date: 30 May 2003

Country: US

Runtime: 107m

Company Credits

Company: HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures

Revenue: $4,076,990

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Cast

Arnold Friedman

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

Elaine Friedman

Elaine Friedman

Self

David Friedman

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Jesse Friedman

Self

Seth Friedman

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

John McDermott

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

Frances Galasso

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

Anthony Sgueglia

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Joseph Onorato

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

Judd Martin

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

Howard Friedman

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

Ron Georgalis

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

Scott Banks

Scott Banks

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

Abbey Boklan

Abbey Boklan

Self - Judge

Debbie Nathan

Debbie Nathan

Self - Investigative Journalist

Jerry Bernstein

Jerry Bernstein

Self - Arnold's Attorney

Peter Panaro

Peter Panaro

Self - Jesse's Attorney

Lloyd Doppman

Lloyd Doppman

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

Jack Fallin

Jack Fallin

Self - Howard's Partner

Directed By

Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Marc Smerling

Marc Smerling

Producer

Andrew Jarecki

Andrew Jarecki

Producer

Richard Hankin

Richard Hankin

Co-Producer

Jennifer Rogen

Jennifer Rogen

Associate Producer

Peter Bové

Peter Bové

Line Producer

Jaye Nydick

Jaye Nydick

Line Producer

Tanya Barr

Tanya Barr

Production Manager

Jose A. Barrios

Jose A. Barrios

Production Manager

Alex Carone

Alex Carone

Production Manager

Rafael Estrella

Rafael Estrella

Production Manager

Caroline Findlay

Caroline Findlay

Production Manager

Christopher J. Grunke

Christopher J. Grunke

Production Manager

Thom Little

Thom Little

Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Adolfo Doring

Adolfo Doring

Director of Photography

Marc Smerling

Marc Smerling

Additional Photography

Rossana Rizzo

Rossana Rizzo

Additional Photography

Aaron Phillips

Aaron Phillips

Additional Photography

Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson

Additional Photography

Charlie Beyer

Charlie Beyer

Additional Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Nancy Baker

Nancy Baker

Creative Consultant

John Gurrin

John Gurrin

Sound Recordist

Robert Warmflash

Robert Warmflash

Post Production Supervisor

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