Capturing the Friedmans

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch (US)

Cast

AF

Arnold Friedman

Self (archive footage)

EF

Elaine Friedman

Self

DF

David Friedman

Self

Jesse Friedman

Self

SF

Seth Friedman

Self (archive footage)

JM

John McDermott

Self - Postal Inspector

FG

Frances Galasso

Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit

AS

Anthony Sgueglia

Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit

JO

Joseph Onorato

Self - Asst. District Attorney

JM

Judd Martin

Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School

HF

Howard Friedman

Self - Arnold's Brother

RG

Ron Georgalis

Self - Former Computer Student

SB

Scott Banks

Self - Judge's Legal Secretary

AB

Abbey Boklan

Self - Judge