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Capturing the Friedmans
By Andrew Jarecki
With Arnold Friedman (Father), Elaine Friedman (Mother), David Friedman (Eldest Son), Seth Friedman (youngest son), Jesse Friedman (youngest child), Howard Friedman (Arnold's brother), John Mc Dermot, Frances Galassot, Joseph Onorato, Judd Maltin, Abbey Boklan, Ron Georgalis, Scott Banks, Debbie Nathan, Jerry Bernstein, Peter Panaro, Lloyd Doppman, Jack Fallin
Release date: April 7, 2004
Synopsis
At first glance, the Friedmans
are a perfectly normal family. Arnold Friedman is a respected teacher, and his wife, Elaine, raises their three sons in Great Neck, a small, upscale community on Long Island. On Thanksgiving Day 1987, the family is gathered for dinner when the police storm the house and search it from top to bottom. Arnold and Jesse, his 18-year-old son, are taken away in front of the family and the press already present at the scene. As the police continue their investigation, more than 1,000 charges are brought against them, the local community becomes heated, and the family falls apart...
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Technical information
Documentary – 2004 – United States – Original version with French subtitles – 1 hour 47 minutes – 1.85 – Dolby SR – Visa 109 980
Awards / Festivals
Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival
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