The Perfect Neighbor is a 2025 American documentary film, directed and produced by Geeta Gandbhir. It follows the killing of Ajike Owens, told through bodycam footage, exploring disputes that led to the murder. Soledad O'Brien serves as an executive producer. It had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025. [1] [2]

5 days ago · “The Perfect Neighbor is a deeply personal project, created to transform grief into purpose and honor the lasting legacy of Ajike Owens and her family,” Gandbhir said. “My team at Message Pictures, along with our incredible partners at S’OB Productions and Park Pictures, are thrilled the film will be available on Netflix, offering ...

8 hours ago · OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A documentary about the shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, is coming to Netflix. Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir debuted “The Perfect Neighbor” at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in January. Netflix finalized a deal to buy the rights to the film this month and will release it later this year.

3 days ago · The Perfect Neighbor is a Message Pictures Production in association with SO'B Productions and Park Pictures. Executive Producers: Sam Pollard for Message Pictures, Soledad O'Brien and Rose Arce for SO'B Productions, Jackie Kelman Bisbee and Wendy Neu for Park Pictures and Takema Robinson. Editor: Viridiana Lieberman

2 days ago · “‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (was) created to transform grief into purpose and honor the lasting legacy of Ajike Owens and her family,” Gandbhir said in a statement. “My team at Message ...

4 days ago · “The Perfect Neighbor is a deeply personal project, created to transform grief into purpose and honor the lasting legacy of Ajike Owens and her family,” Gandbhir said in a statement. “My ...

The Perfect Neighbor. NEW DOCS. In June 2023, Ajike Owens, a mother of four, was shot and killed by her neighbor in Ocala, Florida, after a minor dispute escalated into deadly violence. Using police body cam footage and recordings of detective interrogations, director Geeta Gandbhir traces the events that led to tragedy. ...

3 days ago · The Perfect Neighbor sheds light on a real-life confrontation that ended in deadly violence, bringing urgent attention to Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” laws. Through police ...

Jan 24, 2025 · In 'The Perfect Neighbor,' Geeta Gandbhir uses police body cam footage to explore disputes in a Florida community that took a fatal turn.