Deep Dive: When Claude Got Shot (2021)
Film Lens
When Claude Got Shot is a documentary that follows Claude Motley as he returns to his hometown for a high school reunion and becomes a victim of gun violence. The film captures the immediate aftermath of the shooting, which occurs just two days after his reunion. It also tells the story of Victoria Davison, who confronts the assailant and shoots him during a struggle, leading to her guilt upon learning that he is paralyzed from the waist down.
The documentary examines the impact of gun violence on multiple families over a single weekend. It portrays how quickly lives can change due to violent incidents and the emotional repercussions that follow for both victims and perpetrators. The film is directed by Brad Lichtenstein and features a cast that includes Claude Motley and Victoria Davison.
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.
Perfect For
Gun violence awarenessDocumentary enthusiastsSocial justice advocates