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Documentary Unveils Racial Tensions in Owens Shooting Case

2/25/2026

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The documentary The Perfect Neighbor, directed by Geeta Gandbhir, analyzes the 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother, by neighbor Susan Lorincz in Orlando, using bodycam footage.
Lorincz claimed self-defense under Florida Stand Your Ground law, a claim the film notes is linked to increased violence.
The film highlights race and mental health issues, noting Lorincz exhibited troubling behavior and used racial slurs.

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The documentary The Perfect Neighbor, directed by Geeta Gandbhir, analyzes the 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother, by neighbor Susan Lorincz in Orlando, using bodycam footage.
Lorincz claimed self-defense under Florida Stand Your Ground law, a claim the film notes is linked to increased violence.
The film highlights race and mental health issues, noting Lorincz exhibited troubling behavior and used racial slurs.