The Perfect Neighbor
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Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.
Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.
October 10, 2025. 4 min read. The Perfect Neighbor Netflix Documentary NYFF Review. “The Perfect Neighbor” is a title so unassuming that even the most casual viewer can guess how harrowing the film they’re about to see will be.The film, directed by Geeta Gandbhir, is composed entirely from pre-existing footage—phone cameras, security tapes, and most notably, police body cameras. Gandbhir places the audience directly in the neighborhood, and we see firsthand how loving and kind the community is. Parents watch each other’s kids.
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