When Claude Got Shot

When Claude Got Shot is an 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
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.

Plot

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, she 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

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

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100 percent based on 8 critics, with an average rating of 7.50 out of 10.[4]

Dan Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter called the film as "Consistently engaging and frequently provocative, but maybe also a little frustrating",[5] while Kyle Bain of Film Threat called it "inspiring".[6]

References
  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 October 16, 2021.
  2. "When Claude Got Shot". 371 Productions. Retrieved October 16, 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 October 16, 2021.
  4. "When Claude Got Shot (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  5. Fienberg, Daniel (March 17, 2021). "'When Claude Got Shot': Film Review - SXSW 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  6. Bain, Kyle (March 18, 2021). "When Claude Got Shot". Film Threat. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
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