Rafael Shimunov is an independent filmmaker and creative activist in Queens, NYC. Having entered the US from JFK himself as a child refugee, his live video coverage and personal narration of the JFK protests garnered over 16 million viewers and helped spark the national airport movement against the Muslim Ban. His videos have exposed the White House for using doctored videos, helped progressive campaigns promote their messages and have inspired people across the country into meaningful action.

Rafael Shimunov has appeared in Rolling Stone, CNN, Newsweek, Sky News, NowThis!, NY Post and more.