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‘The Perfect Neighbor’ is a Heartbreaking Call for Justice

The Perfect Neighbor (2025) is an incredibly tough watch. Following the lead up to the murder of Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old Black mother of four who was shot and killed by her white neighbor, Susan Lorincz, in 2023, the film is aggravating and heartbreaking.

I experienced watching this documentary in theatres, followed by a panel discussion that featured the production crew including Geeta Gandbhir, the producer and director, and Viridiana Lieberman, the film’s editor.… read more.

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Oscars 2024: Women Shine Despite Lack of Recognition

The 2024 Oscar Awards were broadcast on Sunday, March 10, and from the jump, the night was not set up to reflect the incredible year that women had had in film. Overall, the wins this year were male-heavy: Notably Oppenheimer took both Best Director and Best Picture (as well as several other Oscars). However, there were some nice moments for women, and we’re here to take you through them. … read more.

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