Capturing the Friedmans


This documentary takes a look at the arrest, trial and conviction of two alleged child molesters. Starting at Thanksgiving, 1987, we follow events as the police swoop on the home of a respected teacher, and arrest him and his youngest son. As the suspicious investigation progresses, and the trial follows, the viewer is left to draw their own conclusions about who was guilty, who was innocent, and whether justice was done.


107 minutes.
No persons under 13 (Violence).
Crime, Documentary, Drama.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Cops have no idea how to handcuff people these days...
Cops have no idea how to handcuff people these days...

Credits

Cast
Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Seth Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Howard Friedman
Director
Andrew Jarecki
ScreenplayPaul Haggis, from the short stories by F.X. Toole
MusicAndrea Morricone
CinematographyAdolfo Doring
Sound formatsStereo
Made in2003
Produced byHBO Documentaries, Notorious Pictures

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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

The Star
Tanya Farber
16
eye Weekly
Joel McConvey
15
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
18
Chicago Sunday Times
Roger Ebert
18
BBC
Sheri Linden
15
The Times
Wendy Ide
15

What the People say

Internet
2980 Netizens
16

Average .. 81%

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