The Perfect Neighbor

The Perfect Neighbor
The Perfect Neighbor
Directed by	Geeta Gandbhir
Produced by	Geeta Gandbhir; Nikon Kwantu; Alisa Payne; Sam Bisbee;
Cinematography	Alfredo De Lara
Edited by	Viridiana Lieberman
Music by	Laura Heinzinger
Production; companies	Message Pictures; Park Pictures; Soledad O'Brien Productions;
Release date	January 24, 2025 (Sundance);
Running time	94 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Perfect Neighbor is an 2025 American documentary film, directed and produced by Geeta Gandbhir. It follows the Killing of Ajike Owens, told through bodycam footage, exploring disputes that lead 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.

Premise

On June 2, 2023, Ajike "AJ" Shantrell Owens was murdered by Susan Lorincz. The film explores disputes leading up to the murder by using bodycam footage of disputes.

Production

Ajike Owens was Geeta Gandbhir's sister-in-law's best friend, concerned Susan Lorincz would use the Stand-your-ground law Gandbhir's partner Nikon Kwantu went to Florida and began filming.^[1]^[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.^[3]^[4] It will also screen at South by Southwest in March 2025.^[5]^[6]

References

^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 25, 2025). "Soledad O'Brien on Exposing the 'Chaos' of Stand-Your-Ground Laws With Sundance Doc 'The Perfect Neighbor': 'These Make It Easier to Kill People. Period'". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
^ ""Something Dangerous is Always Lurking Just Beneath the Surface" Geeta Gandbhir, The Perfect Neighbor". Filmmaker. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
^ "The Perfect Neighbor". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
^ "The Perfect Neighbor". South by Southwest. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
^ Hailu, Selome; B. Vary, Adam (January 25, 2025). "SXSW 2025 Lineup: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio,' Jenna Ortega Comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' Nicole Kidman Thriller 'Holland' Among World Premieres". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

External links

The Perfect Neighbor at IMDb

[1] Tangcay, Jazz (January 25, 2025). "Soledad O'Brien on Exposing the 'Chaos' of Stand-Your-Ground Laws With Sundance Doc 'The Perfect Neighbor': 'These Make It Easier to Kill People. Period'". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[2] ""Something Dangerous is Always Lurking Just Beneath the Surface" Geeta Gandbhir, The Perfect Neighbor". Filmmaker. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[3] D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[4] "The Perfect Neighbor". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[5] "The Perfect Neighbor". South by Southwest. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[6] Hailu, Selome; B. Vary, Adam (January 25, 2025). "SXSW 2025 Lineup: Seth Rogen's 'The Studio,' Jenna Ortega Comedy 'Death of a Unicorn,' Nicole Kidman Thriller 'Holland' Among World Premieres". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

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