Capturing the Friedmans

Starring: Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, Jesse Friedman, David Friedman, Seth Friedman

Directed by: Andrew Jarecki

RS: 3.5of 4 Stars

2003 Documentary

Ever wonder what it would be like to have a pedophile for a dad? Capturing the Friedmans easily answers that question. But this amazing documentary is really about something far more universal: what it's like to be in a family. Director Andrew Jarecki dissects the case of a Long Island teacher and his eighteen-year-old son who were accused of sexually abusing young boys and turns it into grand suburban tragedy. A second disc of extras makes a great movie even more compelling.

WILL DANA
(January 29, 2004)