There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane (HBO)

About "There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane"

"There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane" is an HBO documentary film released in 2011. Directed by Emmy award-winning director Liz Garbus, the film delves into the puzzling roots of a tragic incident arising from a mini-van driven by Diane Schuler. The horrifying accident in question resulted in eight fatalities, including Schuler herself, her daughter, three nieces, and three people from another vehicle. The film explores the aftermath of the tragedy, attempting to shed light on why the seemingly perfect mother and aunt resulted in such a disastrous event.

Making / Production

The film is product of a rigorous investigative process, including interviews with family members, friends, and investigators. Through these discussions and an exploration of forensic evidence, the filmmaker attempts to unravel the tragic mystery surrounding Diane Schuler.

Actors

• Diane Schuler - Herself (archival footage): The film generally relies on interviews and archival footage as it examines the hidden depths and apparent contradictions of Diane's character.
• Daniel Schuler - Himself: Daniel Schuler, Diane's husband, is shown in interviews and provides a confusing and deeply conflicted picture of his wife.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2012 for Outstanding Nonfiction Special.
• Director Liz Garbus is well-known for making documentaries that explore complicated women’s lives, like "What Happened, Miss Simone?"
• The film includes real footage from the incident and many interviews of people directly and indirectly involved.

Awards

While "There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane" did not win any awards, it was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2012 for Outstanding Nonfiction Special.

Quotes

• "This is not a woman who would intentionally hurt children." - Jay Schuler, Diane's brother-in-law.
• "She was perfect. She was too perfect, maybe. Maybe that was the trouble." - Jimmy, Diane’s brother

Music, Soundtrack

• Since this is a documentary film, there are no such soundtracks that attributed to a particular score or artist. Music is only used sparingly and suitably to heighten the suspense and emotional gravity of certain scenes.