Capturing the Friedmans
The Friedmans are a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.
Caught up in hysteria and with their community in an uproar, the family undergoes a media onslaught. The film inquires not just into the life of a family but into a community, a legal system, and an era.
Directed by
Andrew Jarecki
Cast
Arnold Friedman - Himself--The Father
Elaine Friedman - Herself--The Mother
David Friedman - Himself--The Eldest Son
Seth Friedman - Himself--The Middle Son
Jesse Friedman - Himself--The Youngest Son
Howard Friedman - Himself--Arnold's Brother
Production Co.
HBO Productions
Hit the Ground Running Films
Produced by
Marc Smerling
Andrew Jarecki
Richard Hankin
Studio
Fortissimo Films
Music
Andrea Morricone
