08/09/2026
Another new film alert! This brilliant documentary comes highly recommended by our Annie and is also part of our Lantern Loves selection, meaning members can use their monthly free ticket to see it.
The film follows photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey 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, and 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.
This is what our Annie had to say about the film:
"When Sara asked me to watch the screener for 'Shoot the People' I had never heard of Misan Harriman, but photography and protest piqued my interest. It wasn't far into the screener however, when I realised the style was familiar - black and white - often close-ups of protesters - with a clarity and humanity that is impossible to ignore.
I found the film fascinating in its 'story' of how the son of a Nigerian billionaire went from working in the city of London to being a world-renowned photographer of global protests - from Black Lives Matter, to protests against climate change and protests for a ceasefire in Palestine.
An even more lasting impression though is the solidarity of protesters. The serene determination and defiance echoed across their faces is at least as memorable as their iconic placards and is a stark reminder that the right to non-violent protest must be protected."
