A 15-year-old boy shoots Claude Motley in the face during a carjacking, leading to a series of violent events that change multiple lives.
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A 15-year-old boy shoots Claude Motley in the face during a carjacking, leading to a series of violent events that change multiple lives.
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Synopsis
Claude Motley returns to Milwaukee for a high school reunion, but his visit takes a tragic turn when he is shot in the face during a carjacking by 15-year-old Nathan King. Two days later, Nathan attempts to rob Victoria Davison, who shoots him in self-defense, resulting in his paralysis. "When Claude Got Shot" follows the aftermath of these violent incidents, detailing the lives of Claude, Nathan, and Victoria over five years as they confront the consequences of gun violence.
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Why Watch
- Meet Claude Motley, a gun violence victim.
- Find out how one weekend changed three families' lives.
- See Victoria Davison's story of guilt and confrontation.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.
- Claude Motley was shot just two days after his high school reunion.
- The assailant was shot by Victoria Davison during a struggle.
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Who directed the documentary When Claude Got Shot?
Brad Lichtenstein directed and produced When Claude Got Shot.
What event does Claude Motley attend before becoming a victim of gun violence?
Claude Motley returns to his hometown for a high school reunion before he is shot.
When did When Claude Got Shot have its world premiere?
When Claude Got Shot had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.
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