Capturing the Friedmans
Directed by Andrew Jarecki, this gripping documentary delves into the unsettling story of the Friedman family, whose seemingly ordinary life in suburban New York is shattered by allegations of child molestation. Through a mix of home videos and interviews, the film explores the complexities and contradictions of the case, leaving viewers to grapple with the elusive nature of truth and memory. Notably, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Documentary
Director: Andrew Jarecki
Actors: Anthony Sgueglia, Arnold Friedman, David Friedman, Elaine Friedman, Frances Galasso, Jesse Friedman, John McDermott, Joseph Onorato, Judd Martin, Seth Friedman
Country: United States of America
Company: HBO Documentary, HBO Documentary Films, Hit the Ground Running Films, Notorious Pictures
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar, 25 wins & 16 nominations total
Worldwide Gross: $4,076,990
Duration:
1h 47minRelease: 2003
Release Date: 2003-05-30
IMDb: 7.6
TMDB: 7.2
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
Metacritic: 90
FilmAffinity: 7.5