Misan Harriman's Rise and Controversy Documented in 'Shoot the People'

Director Andy Mundy-Castle's documentary 'Shoot the People' profiles British-Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman, tracing his journey from late-blooming photographer to a prominent voice in protest photography. Harriman, who gained fame for his images of Black Lives Matter protests during Covid-19, later faced accusations of antisemitism after commenting on the Golders Green attack and comparing Reform voters to Nazis, leading to his departure as chair of the Southbank Trust in June 2024. The film weaves his personal story—including his neurodivergence, strained relationship with his father, and the support of his wife—into a broader narrative about protest history, featuring interviews with Martin Luther King III and archivist David Meyer Gollan. Harriman's work has covered political flashpoints from climate marches to Gaza war protests, alongside celebrity shoots and an Oscar-nominated short film 'The After'. The documentary is now in UK cinemas.