Capturing the Friedmans

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

May 30th, 20031h 47min

Documentary, Crime
71%

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.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

My Vietnam, Your Iraq

My Vietnam, Your Iraq


Released on: 2011-05-01
Documentary

My Vietnam Your Iraq tells the stories of Vietnam veterans and their children who have served in Ira...

The Cheese & The Worms

The Cheese & The Worms


Released on: 2006-07-08
Documentary

A documentary that records the daily life of a mother with a limited life expectancy and a grandmoth...

An Open Secret

An Open Secret


Released on: 2014-11-14
Documentary, Crime

An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.

Aut There

Aut There


Released on: 2024-02-28
Documentary

Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]

Morkovcha [Korean Carrot Salad]


Released on: 2021-11-12
Animation, Family, Documentary

This film tells a story of ethnic Koreans from Russia and the post-Soviet territories making their n...

Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun


Released on: 2023-02-25
Documentary

An intimate and thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman and the deep bonds between her father an...

Procession

Procession


Released on: 2021-11-12
Documentary

Six men who were sexually abused by Catholic clergy as boys find empowerment by creating short films...

Reluctant Bachelor

Reluctant Bachelor


Released on: 2011-01-26
Documentary

We had a comfortable life until my father went bankrupt and I blamed him for our misfortune. Being 3...

Pick A Side

Pick A Side


Released on: 2021-09-03
Crime, Drama, Thriller

A strait-laced brother who puts business before family gets embroiled in his gangster brother's life...

Black Mama, White Mama

Black Mama, White Mama


Released on: 1973-01-19
Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama

When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't s...

On the Track of Robert Van Gulik

On the Track of Robert Van Gulik


Released on: 2016-09-25
Documentary

Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This dipl...

Meters Away

Meters Away


Released on: 2024-06-05
Documentary

Some members of the Al-Mawad family (of Palestinian origin) visit their relatives in the town of Kfa...

Rider on the Rain

Rider on the Rain


Released on: 1970-01-21
Thriller, Mystery, Crime

A US Army colonel in France tries to track down an escaped sex maniac.

This House

This House


Released on: 2024-05-03
Documentary

A look into the life of a couple and the house they raised their family in.

Tora-san of Goto

Tora-san of Goto


Released on: 2016-06-18
Documentary, Drama, Family

This documentary film follows for 22 years a nine-member family involved in the manufacturing of Udo...

The Woodsman

The Woodsman


Released on: 2004-12-24
Drama, Crime

After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brothe...

Ricochet

Ricochet


Released on: 1991-10-04
Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama

An attorney is terrorized by the criminal he put away years ago when he was a cop.

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story


Released on: 2007-04-09
Documentary, Music

Documentary about brother and sister duo The Carpenters, one of the biggest-selling pop acts of the ...

Vendetta

Vendetta


Released on:
Crime, Thriller, Drama

After the sudden and violent death of his father, Frankie questions how far he's willing to go for r...

After You

After You


Released on: 2013-01-30
Documentary

"My mother is spending all her time with her dying father. I’m spending all my time filming her. As ...