Film · 2025 · R · 1h 37m · Crime, Documentary

The Perfect Neighbor

Geeta Gandbhir

Seen · Apr 4

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Synopsis

Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.

Reception

Critics: 98%
Audience: 80%

Critics found this documentary about a fatal neighborhood dispute in Florida tense and troubling. Assembled mostly from police bodycam footage, it was praised for showing how law enforcement and stand-your-ground law failed those involved. Some audience members questioned the filmmakers' closeness to the victim's family, but critics raised few objections.

Reviews

The New York Times · Alissa Wilkinson

Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, The Perfect Neighbor - Wikipedia

Cast

Susan LorinczSelf (archive footage)
Ajike OwensSelf (archive footage)
Pamela DiasSelf (archive footage)

Crew

Geeta GandbhirDirector
Laura HeinzingerMusic

Apr 4, 2026