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Today Watermelon Pictures is thrilled to announce that it will release documentary SHOOT THE PEOPLE by BAFTA-winning director Andy Mundy-Castle (White Nanny Black Child), featuring photographer, filmmaker and activist Misan Harriman, in US and UK cinemas this summer. The US will launch the film on June 19th 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 on July 10th ahead of Emancipation Day on August 1st.

SHOOT THE PEOPLE is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Following Harriman 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. 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.

Just announced: NGV Triennial 2026 opens this December.

Traversing all four levels of NGV International, the exhibition presents over 80 extraordinary projects from nearly 100 artists and designers at the forefront of global contemporary practice, including , , , , , and more.

From monumental installations and never-before-seen commissions to a larger-than-life-size chess set and a sea of inflatable penguins, NGV Triennial offers a powerful and moving snapshot of the world today.

Open 13 December 2026 – 11 April 2027, free and only in Melbourne at the NGV.

More details to come at ngv.melbourne/triennial.

With thanks to Presenting Partner , Principal Partner , Major Partners , , , , , and , Learning Partner , Futures Partner , Supporters , , , , and , Event Partner , Tourism Partners , and and Media Partners , , , , , , Rock_Posters and

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The NGV warmly thanks our incredible philanthropic community for their support of NGV Triennial 2026.

This man from SENEGAL turned a powerful, REAL life story into a global PHENOMENON 🗡️
The Untouchables was originally scripted as a heavy, depressing drama destined for obscurity. The real man behind the story demanded one condition: no pity. He refused to be defined by his paralysis. The directors pivoted, seeking an actor who embodied raw attitude rather than victimhood. They chose Omar Sy. His performance shattered the narrative of sympathy, proving that true connection is built on equality, not charity. He transformed a potential tragedy into a masterclass on living BOLDLY. That shift launched his career to legendary status in France. Real strength isn’t about being pitied; it is about being UNSTOPPABLE.