On June 2, 2023, Susan Lorincz shot and killed her neighbor Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida, following a series of escalating neighborhood disputes.
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On June 2, 2023, Susan Lorincz shot and killed her neighbor Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida, following a series of escalating neighborhood disputes.
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Synopsis
On June 2, 2023, in Ocala, Florida, Susan Louise Lorincz shot and killed her neighbor, Ajike Owens. The Perfect Neighbor uses police bodycam footage to document the escalating disputes between the two women leading up to the incident. The film includes recordings of multiple 911 calls and police responses to earlier conflicts. It also covers Lorincz's subsequent conviction for manslaughter. The documentary questions the application of Florida's stand-your-ground laws and their effects on community interactions.
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The GuardianGeeta Gandbhir’s study of the Ajike Owens killing turns police footage into a devastating lens on fear, race and a nation fatally addicted to firearms.
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Why Watch
- See police footage from the night of the shooting.
- Meet Susan Lorincz and learn about her background.
- Find out about the neighborhood disputes leading to the incident.
Did You Know
- Ajike Owens was shot and killed on June 2, 2023.
- Susan Lorincz had previously called the police multiple times in 2022 and 2023.
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.
- The documentary received a score of 83 out of 100 on Metacritic.
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What incident does The Perfect Neighbor document?
The Perfect Neighbor documents the shooting incident on June 2, 2023, where Susan Louise Lorincz fatally shot her neighbor Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida.
When did The Perfect Neighbor premiere?
The Perfect Neighbor had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.
What awards did The Perfect Neighbor receive?
The film won the Directing Award at Sundance and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 98th Academy Awards.
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