"Shooting the Past" is a British television film that tells the story of a group of employees working at a historic photographic library. The library is in danger of being shut down and replaced by a modern office building. The employees, led by the eccentric archivist Marilyn Truman, must come up with a plan to save the library.
As they work together to save the library, the employees uncover a treasure trove of photographs that document important moments in history. These photographs hold the key to the library's survival, but they also reveal secrets and hidden truths about the past.
The film explores themes of memory, history, and the power of photographs to capture moments in time. It also delves into the personal lives of the employees, showing how their connections to the past shape their present and future.
Through a series of flashbacks and revelations, "Shooting the Past" ultimately reveals the importance of preserving history and the impact that photographs can have on our understanding of the world around us.