Who took one of the Vietnam War’s most haunting images? “The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo” attempts to answer the question. This critically acclaimed documentary examines the origins of a famous photograph, known to many as “Napalm Girl.” The heartbreaking image shows the horrors of war through a young girl’s suffering. For decades, rumors have circulated about its photographer. ‘Stringer’ follows conflict photographer Gary Knight’s search for the truth. Knight and a team of journalists put together a compelling argument that will leave viewers questioning who should be credited.
Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Bao Nguyen helms the documentary. Nguyen’s previous work includes the documentary “Greatest Night in Pop,” which examines the creation of the 1985 charity hit “We Are The World.” He is also set to direct a project about legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
The film’s official synopsis:
A former Saigon photo editor reveals a secret he’s been plagued with for 52 years, setting off a gripping two-year investigation into the truth behind one of the Vietnam War’s most iconic photographs. Acclaimed conflict photographer Gary Knight and a small team of journalists embark on a relentless search to locate and seek justice for a man known only as “the stringer.
Gary Knight, Sue Turley, Grace Lay, Michael Y. Chow, Alex Cotraviwat, Kevin Lin, Nina and David Fialkow, Andrew Reid, William Reid, Sam Reid, Jeremy Gardner, Jeff Zimbalist, James Costa, and Trevor Burgess are executive producers on “The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo.” It premieres on Netflix November 28. Watch the documentary’s new trailer below.
