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Capturing the Friedmans

Who do you believe?

2003 · 1h 47m · Not Rated Crime, Documentary
Directed by Andrew Jarecki

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Overview

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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97%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Without a doubt a disconcertingly engrossing, difficult-to-shake experience.

Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Fresh

Disturbing, yet undeniably fascinating.

Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
Fresh

It takes the concept of reality television and twists it into a shocking but poignant art form.

Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
Fresh

Watching this remarkable production is like going on safari to that creepy world. It's a fascinating place to visit, but you wouldn't, not for a minute, want to live there.

Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Fresh

The MPAA doesn't have a rating for queasy-making and heartbreaking. If it did, then Capturing the Friedmans would carry an advisory.

Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

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