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Capturing the Friedmans 2003

Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki explores the world of children’s party entertainment and uncovers a disturbing scandal involving the Friedman family. Years prior, David Friedman's father and brother were convicted of child sexual abuse, a history the family has tried to keep hidden. Using home videos and interviews with the accused, alleged victims, and investigators, the documentary examines conflicting narratives and raises complex questions about guilt, innocence, and the challenges of discerning truth in a sensitive and controversial case.

Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki explores the world of children’s party entertainment and uncovers a disturbing scandal involving the Friedman family. Years prior, David Friedman's father and brother were convicted of child sexual abuse, a history the family has tried to keep hidden. Using home videos and interviews with the accused, alleged victims, and investigators, the documentary examines conflicting narratives and raises complex questions about guilt, innocence, and the challenges of discerning truth in a sensitive and controversial case.

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90

Metascore

7.4

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Rotten Tomatoes
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97%

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89%

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TMDB

72

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76th Academy Awards 2004

Andrew Jarecki
Nomination

Documentary (Feature)

Andrew Jarecki

9th Critics' Choice Awards 2004

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Best Documentary Feature

56th Directors Guild of America Awards 2004

Andrew Jarecki
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Documentaries

Andrew Jarecki

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