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Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

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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 & Crew

Director
Andrew Jarecki
  • Profile picture of Jesse Friedman
    Self Jesse Friedman
  • Profile picture of Debbie Nathan
    Self - Investigative Journalist Debbie Nathan

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  • middle class
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  • family
  • incest
  • childhood sexual abuse
  • sexual predator