# Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

> A haunting true-crime documentary uses fractured testimony and cheerful family footage to examine abuse allegations, family collapse, and the elusive nature of legal truth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1587

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Documentary, Crime
- Director: Andrew Jarecki
- Cast: Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman, John McDermott, Frances Galasso, Anthony Sgueglia
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0342172/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: haunting, disturbing, morally serious, serious viewing, true crime night

## Synopsis

A seemingly typical family unravels as dark secrets come to light, revealing a shocking truth.

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