On June 2, 2023 in Ocala, Florida, Ajike "AJ" Shantrell Owens was shot and killed by Susan Lorincz. The film explores disputes leading up to the shooting by using bodycam footage of disputes.[4]
Production
Ajike Owens was the best friend of director Geeta Gandbhir's sister-in-law. Concerned Susan Lorincz would use the stand-your-ground law, Gandbhir's partner and fellow producer Nikon Kwantu went to Florida and began filming.[5][6]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.[2][3] It also screened at South by Southwest on March 9, 2025.[7][8] In February 2025, Netflix was reportedly in final negotiations to acquire the film for $5 million.[9][10] The deal was finalized in March 2025, with Netflix planning to release the documentary later that year.[11]
Reception
For Rogerebertonline.com, Jourdain Searles gives the film three out of four stars and writes that the title is "so unassuming that even the most casual viewer can guess how harrowing the film they’re about to see will be" and goes on to say that the film is "good" but that change would be "better."[12]
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