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Capturing The Friedmans (2003)
Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middleclass Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.Director: Andrew Jarecki
OVERALL: R2-
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Film
Audio commentary by director Andrew Jarecki and editor and producer Richard Hankin
DISC TWO
Divided into 5 sections:
SECTION 1 "The Case":
- "The Investigation" featurette on the police investigation
- "Additional Suspects" featurette an exposé on the other suspects charged with being accomplices to the crimes
- "Great Neck Outraged" interviews & reactions from the community of Great Neck
- "A Principle Witness for the Prosecution" additional interviews with one of the victims
SECTION 2 "The Family":
- "Arnie's Party" home video of Arnold's retirement party
- "Anatomy of a Pedophile" a reading of a letter Arnold wrote to his lawyer while in prison
- "Arnold's Last Letter from Prison" a reading os letter sent to his brother Howard
- "The Newlyweds" collection of home movies
- "Elaine Overwhelmed" interviews with David & Elaine Friedman
- "Elaine Arrested" text info about the arrest
- "Jesse's First Days Out of Prison" home video
- "Jesse's Life Today" featurette
- "Jesse Looks Back" featurette
- Short film by director Andrew Jarecki about Children's birthday party clowns, which led to the discovery of David Friedman's story
SECTION 3 "The Discovery":
- "An Altercation at the New York Premiere" from the Q&A footage
- "The Judge Speaks Out at the Great Neck Premiere" from the Q&A footage
- "Answers to Frequently Asked Questions" featurette
- Charlie Rose Interview with director Andrew Jarecki
SECTION 4 "The Unseen Movies":
- 3 home movies that didn't make the cut which include: "Passover Seder", "Grandma Speaks" & "Jessie's Last Night"
SECTION 5 "The Score":
- "The Score" featurette
DVD-ROM Content:
- 15-page "My Story" letter from Arnold Friedman to his lawyer
- The Police Inventory of the Friedman House Search
- Blueprint of the Lower Floor of the Friedman House
- The Friedman Family Contract
- The Letter to Arnold from a Former Computer Student
- The Psychologists' Presentation about Alleged Victims
- Full original recording of the Arnito Rey classic "Jazzbo Mambo"
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Subtitles:English, French and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Film
Audio commentary by director Andrew Jarecki and editor and producer Richard Hankin
Director Interview by Tom Dawson (30 mins)
The local premiere (Preview trailer)
DISC TWO
Divided into 5 sections:
SECTION 1 "The Case":
- "The Investigation" featurette on the police investigation
- "Additional Suspects" featurette an exposé on the other suspects charged with being accomplices to the crimes
- "Great Neck Outraged" interviews & reactions from the community of Great Neck
- "A Principle Witness for the Prosecution" additional interviews with one of the victims
SECTION 2 "The Family":
- "Arnie's Party" home video of Arnold's retirement party
- "Anatomy of a Pedophile" a reading of a letter Arnold wrote to his lawyer while in prison
- "Arnold's Last Letter from Prison" a reading of letter sent to his brother Howard
- "The Newlyweds" collection of home movies
- "Elaine Overwhelmed" interviews with David & Elaine Friedman
- "Elaine Arrested" text info about the arrest
- "Jesse's First Days Out of Prison" home video
- "Jesse's Life Today" featurette
- "Jesse Looks Back" featurette
- Short film by director Andrew Jarecki about Children's birthday party clowns, which led to the discovery of David Friedman's story
SECTION 3 "The Discovery":
- "An Altercation at the New York Premiere" from the Q&A footage
- "The Judge Speaks Out at the Great Neck Premiere" from the Q&A footage
- "Answers to Frequently Asked Questions" featurette
- Charlie Rose Interview with director Andrew Jarecki
SECTION 4 "The Unseen Movies":
- 3 home movies that didn't make the cut which include: "Passover Seder", "Grandma Speaks" & "Jessie's Last Night"
SECTION 5 "The Score":
- "The Score" featurette
DVD-ROM Content:
- 15-page "My Story" letter from Arnold Friedman to his lawyer
- The Police Inventory of the Friedman House Search
- Blueprint of the Lower Floor of the Friedman House
- The Friedman Family Contract
- The Letter to Arnold from a Former Computer Student
- The Psychologists' Presentation about Alleged Victims
- Full original recording of the Arnito Rey classic "Jazzbo Mambo"
- Web links -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Thanks to Robert Sharp for confirming the region code.
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Extras:DISC ONE
The Film
Audio commentary by director Andrew Jarecki and editor and producer Richard Hankin
Preview trailer (2.15)
DISC TWO
Divided into 5 sections:
SECTION 1 "The Case":
- "The Investigation" featurette on the police investigation
- "Additional Suspects" featurette an exposé on the other suspects charged with being accomplices to the crimes
- "Great Neck Outraged" interviews & reactions from the community of Great Neck
- "A Principle Witness for the Prosecution" additional interviews with one of the victims
SECTION 2 "The Family":
- "Arnie's Party" home video of Arnold's retirement party
- "Anatomy of a Pedophile" a reading of a letter Arnold wrote to his lawyer while in prison
- "Arnold's Last Letter from Prison" a reading os letter sent to his brother Howard
- "The Newlyweds" collection of home movies
- "Elaine Overwhelmed" interviews with David & Elaine Friedman
- "Elaine Arrested" text info about the arrest
- "Jesse's First Days Out of Prison" home video
- "Jesse's Life Today" featurette
- "Jesse Looks Back" featurette
- Short film by director Andrew Jarecki about Children's birthday party clowns, which led to the discovery of David Friedman's story
SECTION 3 "The Discovery":
- "An Altercation at the New York Premiere" from the Q&A footage
- "The Judge Speaks Out at the Great Neck Premiere" from the Q&A footage
- "Answers to Frequently Asked Questions" featurette
- Charlie Rose Interview with director Andrew Jarecki
SECTION 4 "The Unseen Movies":
- 3 home movies that didn't make the cut which include: "Passover Seder", "Grandma Speaks" & "Jessie's Last Night"
SECTION 5 "The Score":
- "The Score" featurette
DVD-ROM Content:
- 15-page "My Story" letter from Arnold Friedman to his lawyer
- The Police Inventory of the Friedman House Search
- Blueprint of the Lower Floor of the Friedman House
- The Friedman Family Contract
- The Letter to Arnold from a Former Computer Student
- The Psychologists' Presentation about Alleged Victims
- Full original recording of the Arnito Rey classic "Jazzbo Mambo"
- Web links -
Subtitles:English, French and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Special thanks to Rewind user HamishT for providing these specifications.
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OVERALL: R2
R2 UK has one more 30 mins "interview" on disc one.
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CUTS:
- R1 Special Edition America- HBO Home Video - No Cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- Tartan Video - No Cuts.
- R4 Australia- Magna Pacific - No Cuts.
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 01/04/04
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