Capturing the Friedmans
Who do you believe?
Who do you believe?
Documentary
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2003
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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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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
107 min
Release date:
30 May 2003
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$4
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 25 wins & 16 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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,
22 Jul 2003
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,
22 Jul 2003
fresh:
It takes the concept of reality television and twists it into a shocking but poignant art form.
– Bill Muller,
Arizona Republic,
25 Jul 2003
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Disturbing, yet undeniably fascinating.
– Jennie Punter,
Globe and Mail,
25 Jul 2003
fresh:
Without a doubt a disconcertingly engrossing, difficult-to-shake experience.
– Geoff Pevere,
Toronto Star,
25 Jul 2003