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When Claude Got Shot

Name: When Claude Got Shot
Director: Brad Lichtenstein
Released: 2021
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2021

TV-MA

Director

Brad Lichtenstein

Runtime

94 minutes

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The documentary presents a factual account of gun violence in Milwaukee, featuring an all-Black cast. Disability is a central theme, depicted as a permanent reality for one subject rather than a temporary plot device. The narrative treats the justice system as a source of conflict and hardship for the participants. Gender representation is limited to the specific actions of the individuals involved, with no broader commentary on roles. The film documents the legal and personal aftermath of a carjacking and a self-defense shooting over a five-year period. It highlights the long-term consequences for both victims and perpetrators. LGBTQ+ representation is entirely absent from the synopsis and cast list. The focus remains strictly on the specific identities of the participants and their community trauma. The overall score reflects the strong presence of racial and disability representation balanced by the lack of other demographic diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does When Claude Got Shot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or identities appear in the film. The narrative focuses exclusively on the three central figures and their recovery from gun violence.

How does When Claude Got Shot portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes two men and one woman, all appearing as themselves. The film documents their specific legal and personal trajectories without broad commentary on gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is When Claude Got Shot?

Good

The core cast is Black: Claude Motley, Victoria Davison, Regina Ragland, and Nathan King. The film centers the experiences of Black individuals in Milwaukee dealing with systemic issues like gun violence.

How does When Claude Got Shot represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines American institutions, specifically the criminal justice system and gun laws, through the lens of personal tragedy. It portrays the legal and emotional toll of gun violence on Black families.

Does When Claude Got Shot include disability representation?

Excellent

Nathan King is partially paralyzed from the waist down after being shot. The documentary follows his ongoing life with this disability, focusing on his physical recovery, daily challenges, and emotional journey.

Present on Screen

Nathan King’s paralysis is depicted as an ongoing condition affecting his daily life and future, not a temporary injury.
Black cast members Claude Motley, Victoria Davison, and Nathan King share equal narrative weight throughout the documentary.
The film documents the legal and personal aftermath of a carjacking and a self-defense shooting with specific detail.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are depicted or mentioned in the available context or synopsis.
The cast is exclusively Black, reflecting the specific Milwaukee community involved in the incident without broader demographic range.
No discussion of disability occurs beyond Nathan King’s specific case, limiting the scope of the topic.

Official Synopsis

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. Three strangers tragically bound together by a weekend of gun violence on a five-year journey toward recovery and forgiveness.

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