The release date for BAFTA-winning director Andy Mundy-Castle (White Nanny Black Child) has been announced.
It has been announced that Watermelon Pictures will release the documentary Shoot the People by director Andy Mundy-Castle featuring photographer, filmmaker and activist Misan Harriman will be released in US and UK cinemas this summer.
The US will launch the film on 19th June in New York City at the Angelika Film Center, marking Juneteenth National Independence Day to commemorate the end of slavery in the US and will be released in UK and Irish cinemas from 10th July ahead of Emancipation Day on 1st August.
This new documentary captures photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. It follows Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots activists fighting for equality, civil rights, and social justice, while showcasing 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 recognize their own power in shaping a more just society.
Misan Harriman is a renowned photographer, filmmaker and social activist celebrated for his powerful imagery that captures pivotal moments in contemporary history. He became the first Black photographer to shoot the cover of British Vogue in the magazine’s 104-year history. Misan has also gained international acclaim for his work documenting social justice movements, including the Black Lives Matter protests, as well as his striking portraits of influential figures such as Rhianna, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Cate Blanchett. His 2023 short film The After , produced by Nicky Bentham (Neon Films), was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. His work has featured in Vogue, TIME, and The Guardian.
Director Andy Mundy-Castle said: “Making Shoot The People with Misan Harriman has been a deeply personal and urgent journey. This isn’t just a film about protest, it’s about perspective, power, and a collective sense of humanity. Misan challenges the world to see differently. As a director, my job was to honour that gaze and create a film that doesn’t just observe injustice, but confronts it head on.”