Capturing the Friedmans

3.6

(1.4K)

Documentary

Crime

2003

107 min

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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"Documentary about a horrible pervert father and his three incredibly selfish and douchey sons who want to protect him. Add in misogyny and general lack of respect for women, which means the mom is always talked over and wrong. And it’s all on vhs tapes from the 1980s"

CWM

"Uncomfortable, unbelievable and enthralling. I was exhausted by the end. It's content isn't for everyone, but it's a great movie"

Chris Mac

"Difficult story about a family that needed to be told. Well done documentary"

Chrishanda Wade

"My favorite part I find most interesting is when Jesse is dancing on the courthouse steps, entertaining his brothers. It is a great insight into their dysfunctional family life, and is chilling considering why they are there at court."

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Caden Petersen

"An engrossing study of the vagaries of memory ... "

Elena Garella

"Uncomfortable, but amazing documentary"

Cassie Harter

"I love that many of these families, like the Friedmans, have old video footage. It was so rare to own a movie maker for personal use back then. It helps in making a good documentary. "