
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.



Movie: Capturing the Friedmans
Top 10 Billed Cast
Self (archive footage)
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
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