A Child of My Own review – barely believable true crime tale of desperation and delusion Maite Alberdi's documentary "A Child of My Own" presents a disturbing exploration of the lengths to which individuals will go when driven by desperation, particularly women.
The film is centered around Alejandra Marín Mendoza, who fabricated a pregnancy in an attempt to please her husband and in laws.
Alejandra exemplifies the complexities of female desire and societal expectations placed upon women.