The Stringer (2025)★ 7.4/10
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
- Documentary
- History
- Biography
Directed by: Bao Nguyen
A two-year investigation uncovers a scandal behind the making of one of the most-recognized photographs of the 20th century. Five decades of secrets are unraveled in the search for justice for a man known only as "the stringer."
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Fiona TurnerSelf - ReporterTerri LichsteinSelf - ReporterLe VanSelf - ReporterGary KnightSelf - Reporter
Damien ColeJoumana El Zein KhourySelf (archiveFootage)Nguyen Thanh NgheSelfThi Kim Phuc PhanSelf (archiveFootage)Carl RobinsonSelfHuynh Cong 'Nick' UtSelf (archiveFootage)Reviews
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FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026
FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026I enjoyed this film more than I thought I would. If the research presented in the documentary was correct, it's a sad story for all participants.
The film was well structured, the many subjects were eloquent and their message came across clearly. I love a good narration and the key facts to be repeated in a documentary, to ensure I understand the context fully.
There seem to be more documentaries about war photographers out there these days, but this one focused more on the veracity of photo credits rather than the fact this photo was shot during the Vietnam war.
It's great to see this film on Netflix.
The film was well structured, the many subjects were eloquent and their message came across clearly. I love a good narration and the key facts to be repeated in a documentary, to ensure I understand the context fully.
There seem to be more documentaries about war photographers out there these days, but this one focused more on the veracity of photo credits rather than the fact this photo was shot during the Vietnam war.
It's great to see this film on Netflix.
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Alex SoutheyDecember 1, 2025
Alex SoutheyDecember 1, 2025Moving.