Anyone still wondering what all the fuss is
about with documentaries should take a look at Capturing the Friedmans. What starts off seemingly as a
heartwarming account of a suburban family that enjoys capturing their quirky
day-to-day lives on film soon reveals itself to be an unsettling exposé on
paterfamilias Arnold Friedman, who may or may not have molested dozens of his
pupils in the 80s with the aid of his son Jesse. Making the whole experience all
the more disconcerting are the inconsistent accounts put forward by police
officers and alleged rape victims, as well as the unexpected revelations that
emerge throughout the court trials. Less a documentary about abuse, more about
how obscure a concept the truth really is.
5/5
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