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Misan Harriman: Shoot the People

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Release Date:

Jun 19, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 26m

Synopsis

A traveler documenting global activists fighting for equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. Gain insights into their challenges and strategies for change through interviews and frontline photography.
Moviegoers are saying
Audiences are deeply divided on this documentary about photographer Misan Harriman's activism journey, with many praising its powerful archival footage and important social justice themes while others criticize it as unfocused and potentially voyeuristic. The film struggles with identity crisis - unsure whether it's documenting Harriman's life, his photography work, or global resistance movements, leading to a scattered viewing experience that either inspires or frustrates depending on viewer expectations.
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Socially-Conscious
Photography-Focused
Activism-Documentary
Globally-Spanning
Identity-Crisis
Privilege-Examined
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  • Jun 28, 2026

    Another great talkback at IPH that added so much to the movie for me.

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    MrProven3
    MrProven3
    Jun 18, 2026

    June 20th: It has now been two days since I attented the screening for Shoot The People and I find myself still struggling to put my thoughts together in order to write a coherent review.  Very early on it becomes evident that Misan Harriman, the photographer who this…

    2 Likes
    Selma Eugenia
    Selma Eugenia
    Dec 4, 2025

    An exceptionally powerful journey through three continents with photographer and activist Misan Harriman as he geniusly documents protest, uprising, social power, and the influence of dialogue. Commendably edited, with archival footage accompanying shots of Misan himself,…

    4 Likes
    Ben Nixon
    Ben Nixon
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    Jun 27, 2026

    A compelling doc about the British photographer Misan Harriman and his mission to document the Black Lives Matter and pro-Palestinian movements, as well as his own political growth along the way. The story is inspiring and some of the scenes are incredibly emotional. At one…

    1 Likes
    Jason Christian
    Jason Christian
    Nov 5, 2025

    Utterly confusing. There’s no way you can convince me that the director of this documentary didn’t want to expose the subject as delusional. The guy takes pictures of people holding signs at protests and is comparing himself to Peter Magubane? He said he felt connected to…

    3 Likes
    Gabe Real
    Gabe Real
    Aug 30, 2025

    This documentary is primarily about the British-Nigerian photographer named above its title, Misan Harriman. He's an engaging guy, who was born into a wealthy family and was educated in the UK, and spent many years chasing the acquisition of wealth through working in…

    3 Likes
    Ewan Munro
    Ewan Munro
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    Jun 4, 2025

    san francisco documentary film festival 2025: 3/? "you could travel the world with this [camera] and just bear witness." quite a powerful documentary about activism and protesting that is specifically about the importance and power of documenting protests and struggles…

    3 Likes
    Kraina.
    Kraina.
    Jun 19, 2026

    Into a sea of photos from protests around the world, “Shoot the People” dives deep from the jump, immersing us in a reminder of very recent histories. The social-justice-oriented documentary follows photographer Misan Harriman on his travels. Simultaneously, the movie…

    0 Likes
    RogerEbert.com
    RogerEbert.com
    Nov 16, 2025

    big MEH. some of the interviews were really interesting but ultimately you were learning about the activism of others and, i guess, harriman’s motivation (inspiration?) for shooting. he travels around the world making sure to platform the causes of his subjects, EXCEPT in…

    2 Likes
    karlijai
    karlijai
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Misan Harriman: Shoot the People come out in theaters?
June 19, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Misan Harriman: Shoot the People (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 26min long.
What's Misan Harriman: Shoot the People (2026) about?
A traveler documenting global activists fighting for equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. Gain insights into their challenges and strategies for change through interviews and frontline photography.