Capturing the Friedmans
2003An 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.
Acted in
Arnold Friedman
as Self (archive footage)
Elaine Friedman
as Self
David Friedman
as Self
Jesse Friedman
as Self
Seth Friedman
as Self (archive footage)
John McDermott
as Self - Postal Inspector
Frances Galasso
as Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes Unit
Anthony Sgueglia
as Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Joseph Onorato
as Self - Asst. District Attorney
Judd Martin
as Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Howard Friedman
as Self - Arnold's Brother
Ron Georgalis
as Self - Former Computer Student
Scott Banks
as Self - Judge's Legal Secretary
Abbey Boklan
as Self - Judge
Debbie Nathan
as Self - Investigative Journalist
Jerry Bernstein
as Self - Arnold's Attorney
Peter Panaro
as Self - Jesse's Attorney
Lloyd Doppman
as Self - Detective, Sex Crimes Unit
Jack Fallin
as Self - Howard's Partner