Review of Capturing the Friedmans (2003) by Danny S — 31 May 2007

Purely the most disturbing and focusing documentary ever made. Don't watch this when you are in a happy mood.

This review of Capturing the Friedmans (2003) was written by Danny S on 31 May 2007.

Capturing the Friedmans has generally received very positive reviews.

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First-time director Jarecki, better known as the co-founder of MovieFone, skillfully integrates the home-movie footage with his own thorough…

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