Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans

Who do you believe?

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Release Date

5/30/2003

Runtime

107 mins

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$4,076,990

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A meticulously assembled documentary that fractures the idea of truth itself, showing how an American family collapsed under criminal accusations with no physical evidence. It leaves you unsettled, questioning not just guilt or innocence, but the very nature of testimony and belief.

Mood

ParanoidDread-soakedClaustrophobicBleak

Themes

FamilyJusticeCrimeIdentity

Tone

Detached

Pacing

Meditative

Look

Documentary-likeHandheld

Structure

Ensemble

Heads up

Sexual contentChild endangermentSexual violence

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