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The Perfect Neighbor’ Trailer Debuts With Oct. 10 Theatrical Release and Oct. 17 Netflix Launch

The found‑footage documentary reframes the 2023 Ocala killing through police video to probe Florida’s stand‑your‑ground climate.

Overview

  • Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, the Sundance Directing Award winner reconstructs events using police bodycam and interrogation‑room CCTV footage.
  • The trailer arrives as the film confirms a limited theatrical opening on October 10 followed by a Netflix streaming debut on October 17.
  • The story centers on the June 2023 death of Ajike Owens in Marion County, Florida, involving neighbor Susan Lorincz and a claim of stand‑your‑ground self‑defense.
  • Coverage highlights how repeated 911 calls and police visits over neighborhood complaints preceded the fatal confrontation depicted in the footage.
  • The film continues its festival run, including an October stop at the New York Film Festival, with some critics predicting awards consideration.