When Claude Got Shot is a 2021 American documentary film, directed and produced by Brad Lichtenstein. Snoop Dogg serves as an executive producer under his Snoopadelic Pictures banner.[1] The film follows Claude Motley, who returns to his hometown for a high school reunion only to be a victim of gun violence.

When Claude Got Shot
Directed byBrad Lichtenstein
Produced by
  • Brad Lichtenstein
  • Jamie Schutz
  • Steven Cantor
  • Santana Coleman (co-producer)
StarringClaude Motley
CinematographyColin Sytsma
Edited byMichelle Chang
Music byVernon Reid
Production
companies
  • Independent Lens
  • ITVS
  • Black Public Media
  • Snoopadelic Pictures
  • Stick Figure Productions
  • JustFilms/FordFoundation
  • 371 Productions
Release date
  • March 17, 2021 (2021-03-17) (SXSW)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.

Synopsis

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The film follows Claude Motley, who returns to his hometown for a high school reunion, only to be a victim of gun violence. Two days later, his assailant goes after a woman, Victoria Davison, who shoots him during the struggle, and feels guilty upon the discovery the assailant is paralyzed from the waist down. In a single weekend, three families’ lives are changed by gun violence.[2]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Carey, Matthew (March 12, 2021). "SXSW: Exclusive Clip From Snoop Dogg-EP'd Doc 'When Claude Got Shot' On A Crime And Its Surprising Aftermath". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "When Claude Got Shot". 371 Productions. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (February 10, 2021). "SXSW Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup; Charli XCX Quarantine Feature To Close Fest; Tom Petty Docu Set As Centerpiece". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
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