Director Andrew Jarecki discovered the story while filming a New York documentary about a man who clowns at children's birthday parties, and he immediately turned the camera around to finish the film
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Since son David habitually insisted on video recording the activities of family members throughout the incident, the allegations, debates and life scenes within the family were all recorded. These videos became the most important part of the documentary. In addition, the film also includes interviews with the police, lawyers and the victims' students
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Arnold and his three sons steadfastly deny the crimes; police back them up with overwhelming evidence; and the accused students say some of the allegations are grossly exaggerated. The director did not finally specify which side is right: whether the conclusion of the case is fair or not, this judgment is left to the audience
. The director hopes that by telling this true story, the family can be understood by the world
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