Parul Sehgal

Parul Sehgal, an insightful literary critic and essayist, joins the conversation to delve into the unsettling documentary The Perfect Neighbor. They grapple with the moral weight of viewing tragic events through police footage. Parul describes the emotional impact the film had on her, while exploring the framing of children as threats rather than victims. The discussion raises critical questions about the filmmakers' intentions versus viewer perceptions, as well as the ethics of showcasing trauma, race, and the complexities of storytelling in such sensitive narratives.