The Perfect Neighbor
Short description
This crime documentary examines how a long-standing conflict between neighbors ended in a fatality. Using police bodycam footage, the film explores the roles that prejudice and fear played in the tragedy, while analyzing the impact of Stand Your Ground laws.
The film was directed by Geeta Gandbhir, following her 2024 work The Devil Is Busy. It was produced by Sam Bisbee, Alisa Payne, and Gandbhir through Park Pictures Features, Message Pictures, and SO'B Productions. The production features archive footage of Susan Lorincz, Ajike Owens, and Pamela Dias appearing as themselves.
Released in the United States, the movie has a runtime of 97 minutes. It has received a positive reception from both viewers and professionals. On IMDb, the film holds a 7.1 rating based on 28,000 votes, while on TMDB it is rated 6.8 by 337 users. Film critics gave the documentary a higher score of 8.4 based on 100 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Ajika Owens was a close friend of the sister-in-law of the film's director and producer, Gita Ghandbir.
- According to the film's director and producer Gita Ghandbir, the materials gathered for the project included footage from a body-worn camera. These clips showed the unsuccessful attempts of those present to help Ajika Owens and bring her back to consciousness, but the filmmakers decided to omit this material.
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