Capturing the Friedmans (2003)★ 7.9/10

As compelling as a scripted thriller, this documentary builds its narrative from a wealth of real footage, offering viewers endless room for interpretation. While this inevitably means reshaping reality, the director’s largely neutral stance keeps it free from heavy-handed moral judgment.

The strength of this documentary lies in its thoroughness—rich in detail, varied in perspective, and meticulously reconstructing events from arrest to trial through extensive interviews and an extraordinary cache of home videos.