Andrew Jarecki accidentally discovers a sexual abuse case in 'Capturing the Friedmans'
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Director Andrew Jarecki originally set out to create a documentary profiling children's entertainers in New York, but his focus changed he researched David Friedman, a clown who performed at kid's birthday parties. After Jarecki learned that David's father and brother had been convicted of child sexual abuse, his documentary gradually became a portrait of David's family, now known as "Capturing the Friedmans" (2003). Combining interviews from the family and children involved with family footage shot by David Friedman during the investigation, Jarecki crafted a balanced look at a compelling and complicated case. "Vanguard" correspondent Christof Putzel and screenwriter Diablo Cody explain why "Capturing the Friedmans" is so effective and deserves to be No. 20 on the "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" countdown.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
For more, go to http://current.com/docs.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
For more, go to http://current.com/docs.
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At first I was absolutely horrified, however, after watching it completely, I too began to question just how accurate the charges were. I too had questions that were never answered in the doc. Children anally penetrated would scream, their rears would be sore and parents would notice this.I don't condone any of the activity but I don't think it went as far as it was professed to be. I believe that there was a lot of nude touching that happened which is why parents never suspected anything.
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