Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children. Director Jarecki interviews people from different sides of this tragic story and raises the question of whether they were rightfully tried when they claim they were innocent and there was never any evidence against them.

Genres: Documentary, Crime

What to watch after Capturing the Friedmans

• Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) — Two steps away in the credits
• Sicko (2007) — Two steps away in the credits
• Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) — Two steps away in the credits
• Catfish (2010)
• The Hunting Ground (2015) — Same feel: disturbing, painful
• Bully (2011)