Capturing the Friedmans
“Who do you believe?”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Andrew Jarecki interview on "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003)
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-02-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Arnold Friedman
Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
Self
David Friedman
Self
Jesse Friedman
Self
Seth Friedman
Self (archive footage)
John McDermott
Self - Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso
Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Joseph Onorato
Self - Asst. District Attorney
Judd Martin
Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Howard Friedman
Self - Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis
Self - Former Computer Student
Scott Banks
Self - Judge's Legal Secretary
Abbey Boklan
Self - Judge
Debbie Nathan
Self - Investigative Journalist
Jerry Bernstein
Self - Arnold's Attorney
Peter Panaro
Self - Jesse's Attorney
Lloyd Doppman
Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mexico City
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Jarecki
- Original Score
- Andrea Morricone
- Original Title
- Capturing the Friedmans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Notorious Pictures, Magnolia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Jarecki
Andrea Morricone
Aaron Phillips, Brian Jackson, Charlie Beyer, Rossana Rizzo, Marc Smerling, Adolfo Doring
Richard Hankin
Marc Smerling, Andrew Jarecki
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Jarecki
Director
Marc Smerling
Producer
Andrew Jarecki
Producer
Adolfo Doring
Director of Photography
Richard Hankin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capturing the Friedmans
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What is Capturing the Friedmans about?
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.
Who directed Capturing the Friedmans?
Capturing the Friedmans was directed by Andrew Jarecki.
Who stars in Capturing the Friedmans?
The principal cast of Capturing the Friedmans includes Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman.
When was Capturing the Friedmans released and how long is it?
Capturing the Friedmans was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Capturing the Friedmans make at the box office?
Capturing the Friedmans grossed $4.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Capturing the Friedmans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Capturing the Friedmans was composed by Andrea Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Capturing the Friedmans?
Capturing the Friedmans holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).