Andrew Jarecki Filmography and Major Documentaries
Andrew Jarecki is an American filmmaker and entrepreneur known for directing and producing documentary and narrative feature films. His documentary Capturing the Friedmans won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2003 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film explores a family accused of child molestation and remains one of the most discussed documentaries of the 2000s. His later documentary Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief adapted Lawrence Wright's book and examined the Church of Scientology, drawing significant viewership on HBO.
Jarecki also directed the narrative thriller All Good Things, inspired by the Robert Durst case, and the drama Adam, which centers on a man with Asperger syndrome navigating relationships in New York City. His production company, Hit the Ground Running, has developed projects across documentary and scripted television, often focusing on true-crime, finance, and social issues. The company has collaborated with major studios and streaming platforms to bring fact-based stories to audiences.
Television Projects and Production Work
Recent TV Series and Documentary Series
Andrew Jarecki has expanded into television with documentary and docuseries formats that explore crime, finance, and technology. His series The Jinx, a six-part HBO documentary about real estate heir Robert Durst, concluded with a widely covered arrest and conviction. The series used hidden camera footage and archival material to build a narrative that contributed to law enforcement investigations. Streaming platforms have increasingly acquired such high-profile documentary series for global distribution.
In the business and finance space, Jarecki has produced content that examines corporate governance, financial crime, and regulatory enforcement. His work often intersects with topics covered by financial regulators and investigative journalists. Projects developed under Hit the Ground Running have included limited series and documentary formats for premium cable and streaming services, with a focus on long-form storytelling and factual accuracy.
Production Company, Collaborations, and Industry Standing
Hit the Ground Running and Key Partnerships
Hit the Ground Running, Andrew Jarecki's production company, has produced films and television projects in partnership with studios, networks, and streaming services. The company has worked with HBO, A&E, and other broadcasters on documentary and true-crime series. Its projects often combine investigative journalism with cinematic production techniques, targeting audiences interested in factual storytelling and in-depth reporting.
Jarecki's films have been reviewed by major outlets and cited in discussions of documentary ethics and true-crime media. His work has appeared on lists of notable documentaries and series produced for premium television. SEC filings and business databases show that his production activities are structured through standard entertainment industry entities, with projects developed for both theatrical and streaming release. His documentaries continue to be referenced in academic and journalistic discussions of the genre.