CONFESSIONS OF CRIME

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the disturbing and complex narrative of Karen and Michael Diehl, a couple whose immense capacity for love led them to adopt thirteen disabled children, in addition to their own four. The film poignantly explores the profound questions surrounding the nature of love, the boundaries of care, and the devastating circumstances that can lead a seemingly devoted family to its tragic disintegration. It probes the harrowing journey from extraordinary parental devotion to violence and imprisonment, particularly after the death of their son Andrew and the subsequent revelations from his autopsy. The documentary challenges viewers to confront the ambiguities of familial relationships and the potential for love to be intertwined with abuse, leaving one to ponder how such a deeply committed family unit could ultimately unravel.