Misan Harriman is a Nigerian-born British photographer and activist, having risen to internet fame with his work documenting the events after George Floyd's murder. The documentary Shoot the People gives audiences an insight into Harriman's work, and the power of art and activism. At the film's UK premiere, FILMHOUNDS spoke with Harriman, as well as director Andy Mundy Castle and producer Aletha Shepherd. Shoot the People is in cinemas now. SYNOPSIS: Shoot the People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Following Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots activists fighting for equality, civil rights, and social justice, the film showcases the intersectionality of these movements and their collective power. With historical context, interviews with activists, and explorations of digital activism, the documentary reveals how Harriman’s lens brings the world’s activism to light, inspiring viewers to recognise their own power in shaping a more just society.
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