Capturing the Friedmans

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.

Director

Andrew Jarecki

Music

Andrea Morricone

Studio

HBO Documentary Films

Released

30 May 2003

Genres

Documentary, Crime