There is a new documentary on Netflix called The Perfect Neighbor and it was a tough and sad story.

According to IMDB, “A minor disagreement between neighbors in Florida takes a lethal turn, with police body camera footage and interviews probing the aftermath of the state’s controversial “stand your ground” laws.”

The shots of the doc were mostly from police bodycam recordings. It made for a fascinating narrative for both the people involved in the case as well as the way that the police handled the situation.

Some of the scenes were very tough. When the news arrived at the scene that the woman had died, watching the pain of the family was very difficult.

The film does not go into the “Stand Your Ground” laws very much. It could have been more time spent on that, though it did not necessarily fit with the format of the doc.

The Perfect Neighbor is a warning sign for the division we have in our country. It was a shame that we can’t be more understanding in our world.

4 stars