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\u201cShoot the People,\u201d the documentary about the life and work of renowned photographer and activist Misan Harriman, has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for worldwide distribution rights.<\/p>\n
From BAFTA-winning director Andy Mundy-Castle (\u201cWhite Nanny, Black Child\u201d), the film \u2014\u00a0which follows Harriman as he seeks to capture protests movements that drive social change around the world \u2014\u00a0had its world premiere at SXSW London and will now launch in the U.S. at Doc NYC on Nov. 20.<\/p>\n
More from Variety<\/strong><\/p>\n Watermelon will be handling global sales of the film at this year\u2019s American Film Market, where the fast-rising distributor, producer and sales company will make its market premiere. It\u2019s set for a theatrical release in the spring and is actively campaigning for Best Documentary Feature, with a focus on this year\u2019s Oscars and BAFTAs.<\/p>\n The distribution deal was negotiated by Hamza Ali, co-founder of Watermelon Pictures, and Mundy-Castle, who also serves as executive producer through his Doc Hearts<\/p>\n \u201cShoot the People\u201d is described as an \u201cintimate and urgent\u201d portrait of Harriman, whose has helped bring the global struggle for justice into powerful visual focus. From his breakthrough images during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to capturing photos of the Palestinian liberation movement, Hariman is also known for his historic achievement as the first Black man to photograph a British Vogue cover. The film follows his travels across continents as he documents activists, artists, and everyday citizens standing up against inequality \u2014 while reflecting on the transformative power of art to inspire collective action.<\/p>\n \u201cWe made this film to celebrate those who stand up and those who document truth in real time,\u201d said Mundy-Castle. \u201cWorking with Watermelon Pictures\u2014a company rooted in courage and community\u2014feels like the perfect alignment. Together, we\u2019re bringing Misan\u2019s extraordinary story to audiences who believe in the transformative power of art and protest.\u201d<\/p>\n The film was produced by Wyn Baptiste, with executive producers including Mundy-Castle, Joanna Natasegara, and Adrian Padmore.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2019Shoot the People\u2019 is a vital piece of filmmaking that bridges the Black Lives Matter movement and the Palestinian liberation movement,\u201d said Ali. \u201cThrough the lens of Misan Harriman, director Andy Mundy Castle captures this shared struggle for justice and humanity with courageous clarity and we\u2019re honored to share this work with audiences across North America.\u201d<\/p>\n Best of Variety<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cShoot the People,\u201d the documentary about the life and work of renowned photographer and activist Misan Harriman, has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for worldwide distribution rights. 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