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Capturing the Friedmans is a 2003 HBO documentary film directed by Andrew Jarecki. It focuses on the 1980s investigation of Arnold and Jesse Friedman for child molestation. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Documentary Feature in 2003.
Some of the Friedmans' alleged victims and family members wrote to the Awards Committee protesting the nomination, their identities confirmed but protected by the judge who presided over the court case.
Original Release
07/18/2003
US Release
07/18/2003
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arnold Friedman | himself / Self |
| Elaine Friedman | herself / Self |
| David Friedman | himself / Self |
| Seth Friedman | himself / Self |
| Jesse Friedman | himself / Self |
| John McDermott | Self |
| Frances Galasso | Self |
| Anthony Sgeugloi | Self |
| Chuck Scarborough | Self |
| Joseph Onorato | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Arnold Friedman | himself / Self |
| Elaine Friedman | herself / Self |
| David Friedman | himself / Self |
| Seth Friedman | himself / Self |
| Jesse Friedman | himself / Self |
| John McDermott | Self |
| Frances Galasso | Self |
| Anthony Sgeugloi | Self |
| Chuck Scarborough | Self |
| Joseph Onorato | Self |
| Judd Maltin | Self |
| Howard Friedman | Self |
| Abbey Boklan | Self |
| Ron Georgalis | Self |
| Scott Banks | Self |
| Larry King | Self |
| Debbie Nathan | Self |
| Jerry Bernstein | Self |
| Peter Panaro | Self |
| Lloyd Doppman | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Andrew Jarecki | Producer |
| Peter Bove | Producer |
| Jaye Nydick | Producer |
| Jennifer Rogen | Producer |
| Marc Smerling | Producer |
| Richard Hankin | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: Only Bad
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: A 19-Year-Old Kid
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: My Three Sons
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: David Had Just Gotten A Video Camera
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: We Were Family
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: Transitions
Capturing The Friedmans Scene: End Montage
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2004 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Features | Nominated |
