Review of Capturing the Friedmans (2003) by Damian B — 09 Apr 2005

This is a true story, told with interviews, news footage, and home movies.

There are no actors.

Summary- The Friedman's, a family in an affleuent section of.

New York, have thier lives shattered when thier home is raided.

On Thanksgiving day and the father and one of the sons are.

Arrested on charges of child molestation, rape, and forcible abuse.

The film refreshingly doesn't take sides, but offers up.

Facts both damning and defensive.

I'll keep this short, as I am sleepy, but also needing a.

Splinter Cell fix. The film is disturbing, fascinating,.

Maddening; yet hypnoticly compelling as you are given.

Facts, background information, and interviews that ultimatley.

Don't tell you what to think, but do indeed demand you to.

Draw your own conclusion. Movies that allow us that rare.

Instance of non-manipulation or one-sidedness are the greatest.

Of documentaries, and this is one of those rare, great films.

Speaking of conclusions, here are some of mine...

1) Jesse didn't do anything.

2) His father ruined everyone, and was guilty (but maybe.

NOT guilty for what he was arrested on... see the movie, and you.

Will know of what I speak).

3) The police helped create a wave of hysteria in the city that the.

Friedman father and son were arrested in, which, in the child-abuse.

Hysteria laden 1980's, made it nearly impossible for them to ever.

Have found a non-biased jury.

4) I Love Momento. The film doesn't mention Mememto.

The movie just kicks ass, and I wanted you to know.

5) There's more, but just see it, see it, see it. Just to warn you,.

The subject matter and descriptions are graphic (but not long.

Winded), and this is NOT I repeat NOT for the young'uns.

Depressed Insomniacs Score: 10.