BIPOC Stories, Biography/ People of Interest, Crime and Justice, Social Justice, Youth-Centered Stories

When Claude Got Shot

A Fiscally Sponsored Project

Director:

Brad Lichtenstein

Producers:

Brad Lichtenstein, Steven Cantor, Jamie Schutz

2021
96 minutes

While visiting his hometown of Milwaukee, father of three and aspiring attorney, Claude Motley, is shot in the face by 15-year-old Nathan, during a carjacking gone wrong. Two nights later, Nathan attempts to rob Victoria, who fires her gun in self-defense, partially paralyzing Nathan from the waist down. When Claude Got Shot follows three strangers tragically bound together by a weekend of gun violence, and a five-year journey to navigate recovery and forgiveness.

Awards

  • Primetime Emmy Award Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking