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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.1 / 100
2003·Biography / Crime / Documentary·1h 47m

CAPTURING THE FRIEDMANS

“Who do you believe?”

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.

Above the Line
Andrew Jarecki·DirectorAdolfo Doring·Director of PhotographyRichard Hankin·Editor
Cast
Arnold Friedman·Self (archive footage)Elaine Friedman·SelfDavid Friedman·SelfJesse Friedman·SelfSeth Friedman·Self (archive footage)John McDermott·Self - Postal InspectorFrances Galasso·Self - Ret. Director, Sex Crimes UnitAnthony Sgueglia·Self - Detective, Sex Crimes UnitJoseph Onorato·Self - Asst. District AttorneyJudd Martin·Self - Jesse's Best Friend in High School
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Andrew Jarecki·Director
Camera· 1
Adolfo Doring·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard Hankin·Editor
Production· 2
Marc Smerling·ProducerAndrew Jarecki·Producer
By the Numbers
88.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
97%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#F0E8C8
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Mood
Mysterious, Unsettling, Ironic
Composition
Floating
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Mixed Media

“The poster features a dark background with the film title in yellow text at the top. Below the title, a white framed photograph is depicted, tilted slightly, sh”

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Key Elements
PhotographPencilBlindfoldPaper BagClown NoseMugshot Board
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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