Friedmans

Friedmans is the plural form of the surname Friedman, used to refer to multiple people bearing the name or to a family with that name. The surname is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and has many bearers across various professions and countries. In common usage, Friedmans may indicate a collection of individuals sharing the family name or refer to a specific family in a given context.

The Friedmans is a 2001 American documentary directed by Andrew Jarecki. The film centers on the Friedman family of Great Neck, New York, and explores the impact of 1980s allegations of child abuse on the family members. It is constructed from extensive home video footage, family recordings, and interviews, presenting multiple viewpoints and raising questions about memory, perception, and the reliability of eyewitness accounts. The film received widespread critical attention for its intimate portrayal and ethical questions surrounding documentary filmmaking, and it earned several awards and nominations in the documentary film circuit.