One woman. Dozens of 911 calls. And a close-knit neighborhood caught in a nightmare.
What begins as one woman’s relentless harassment of children spirals into a shocking act of violence, captured through gripping police bodycam footage and chilling 911 audio.
Can we just say this, Care Bears—this sort of mess happens all the time. Whether it’s someone harassing, stalking, or making up drama just for the sake of control, The Perfect Neighbor exposes the terrifying reality behind suburban paranoia.
Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, the film tells the true story of Ajike Owens, a Black mother fatally shot by her white neighbor Susan Lorincz in Ocala, Florida. Lorincz had repeatedly called the police on neighborhood children, weaponizing law enforcement and racial bias until the situation turned deadly.
The documentary, told entirely through bodycam footage and emergency dispatch recordings, avoids commentary and lets the footage speak for itself. It’s a haunting portrait of systemic failure, fear, and the consequences of “Stand Your Ground” laws2.
Already a Sundance Film Festival Directing Award winner, The Perfect Neighbor is generating Oscar buzz and critical acclaim for its raw, unfiltered storytelling.
Streaming on Netflix October 17, just in time for Autumn’s spooky season.
