
*2026 Oscar nominated Feature Doc - The Perfect Neighbor - Director Geeta Gadbhir
In her latest documentary film, Emmy Award–winning director Geeta Gandbhir confronts viewers with the stark realities of “stand your ground” laws. Now streaming on Netflix, The Perfect Neighbor explores a tight-knit community experiencing relentless harassment by a neighbor whose hostility escalates into a fatal crime. Using police bodycam footage to reveal in-the-moment conversations between law enforcement and neighbors, the film illustrates the impact of these controversial yet widely common laws. The Perfect Neighbor made its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it was…
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