Capturing the Friedmans
A 2003 NicksFlickPicks Honoree in One Category!
Director: Andrew Jarecki. Documentary. Chronicle of the meltdown of a Long Island family after a father and his son are accused of multiple counts of sexual molestation. Interview subects include Arnold, Elaine, David, and Jesse Friedman.
Full review to follow soon. Grade: B
- Academy Award Nominations:
- Best Documentary Feature
- Other Awards:
- New York Film Critics Circle—Best Documentary
- Boston Society of Film Critics—Best Documentary; Best New Filmmaker: Andrew Jarecki
- National Board of Review—Freedom of Expression Award
- Sundance Film Festival—Grand Jury Prize (Best Documentary)