However, this package changed everything, triggering a major earthquake that shocked the entire community, and even became a major event in the United States that year. Mr. Friedman and his youngest son were imprisoned and the family disintegrated. His wife still refuses to forgive him, but his oldest son still believes in his father...
This documentary is based on a very accidental situation. start recording. In 2003, when director Andrew Jarecki was looking for a subject for his next documentary, he contacted the most popular clown in Manhattan, New York, "Silly Billy". During the interview, he found that the clown seemed to have a very heavy heart in addition to being entertaining. After some inquiries, he learns that the Joker's real name is David Friedman (Mr. Friedman's eldest son), and thus uncovers the unforgettable past.
Part of the material for this film comes from home video clips that the Friedmans themselves shot, allowing people to understand the real thoughts and behaviors of family members at the center of the storm at that time. Jarecki also interviewed a number of people (many of whom were children at the time of the incident), each of whom explained their actions at the time. At the film's test screening, David Friedman and the prosecutor who accused Mr. Friedman that year had a lively debate.
Sounds a bit like Rashomon. The entire documentary is not overly exaggerated, but after watching it, I feel a little heavy in my heart. The law is always clear, but the truth may never be known. The film ends with the scene where the youngest son is released on parole after many years and meets his mother, which is warm and sad.
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