The Perfect Neighbor

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Nick E @Nick614e 4d A powerful and well done documentary. My two criticisms are the exploitation of the children, although many would argue that overall, it’s a story that needs to be told and through law enforcement cams was an excellent approach. My other criticism is that ultimately, the project seemed to have a political agenda. Stating stats on "stand your ground" at the end when SYG appeared to have little to do with the story seemed self-serving. SYG has become a poster slogan for the left, but let’s be real, regardless of what a state calls self defense law, the bottom line will always be an evaluation on reasonable use of force. Shooting blind through a door will never hold up. In this case, justice was served. Lorincz was arrested within days, convicted and sentenced to just under the maximum. She’ll likely never see freedom again. If anything, this documentary illustrates that Florida laws and their criminal justice process are totally effective. See more Rob A @RT76386004 Aug 20 Sometimes it's best to simply move if you don't like the neighborhood. Here the racist, mentally unstable protagonist didn't - and it led to manslaughter. Also "stand your ground" laws give people the wrong idea; just call it the right to self defense for the sake of public safety. "Stand your ground" is just asking for trouble. This is doc is definitely worth a watch. See more Anthony H @Hardy Aug 20 This documentary really affected me. The way this documentary used the police body camera footage to tell this tragic story was so innovative and interesting. It’s a terrible case that had me very emotional and distraught. It’s a definite must-watch for all the details and timeline of events. See more J I @OldSport Aug 16 This documentary was tragic for everyone involved. Though the police were polite and professional, I blame them for not more closely monitoring the situation or pursuing other means to de-escalate a situation that was clearly spiraling out of control. While I believe Susan, the woman who fired the gun, had mental illness, I also believe she genuinely felt threatened by the woman banging on her door, even if a lot of the neighborhood drama was the result of her own provocations. I'm not 'taking her side,' just stating the facts. Secondly, no matter what you think of Susan, she should have gotten a lawyer the moment she was brought into custody. The police read her Miranda rights, but from that point forward, they are under no obligation to assist you with an attorney or even tell you the truth. A lawyer could have avoided her highly emotional police confession and acquired critical evidence at the scene. A lawyer could have negotiated a plea deal and likely avoided trial entirely. See more Tom F @RT55173143 Aug 10 You can see where this is going and the filmmaker’s message is obvious, but still a compelling story. A nice positive is how surprisingly professional the police are. See more Paolo F @XKP-Producer Aug 2 Much more of a documentary than a feature film. Don't expect major surprises, other than the fact that the film is more thought-provoking than one might anticipate. It is certainly an original work. Naturally, given the nature of the piece, there are no actors whose performances can be judged, but director Geeta Gandhbir’s work is remarkable. Not suitable for all ages. See more Read all reviews

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