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Documentary Revives Debate on Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law

10/30/2025

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The Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor examines the fatal shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz in Florida.
The film uses police bodycam footage to depict escalating tensions and Lorincz's repeated harassment of local children.
Critics praise the immersive storytelling, while some viewers express discomfort with the portrayal of trauma.
The documentary has reignited discussions on Florida's Stand Your Ground law, with Owens' family advocating for reform.

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The Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor examines the fatal shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz in Florida.
The film uses police bodycam footage to depict escalating tensions and Lorincz's repeated harassment of local children.
Critics praise the immersive storytelling, while some viewers express discomfort with the portrayal of trauma.
The documentary has reignited discussions on Florida's Stand Your Ground law, with Owens' family advocating for reform.