The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo

This documentary examines the history and authorship of a famous war photograph from the 20th century. Through a two-year investigation, the film explores a scandal involving a photo editor and secrets kept for over fifty years. The narrative focuses on the pursuit of justice for a freelance photographer known as the stringer.

The film was directed by Bao Nguyen as his second project, following The Greatest Night in Pop and preceding BTS: THE RETURN. This production was a collaboration between the United States and France, involving XRM Media, LinLay Productions, and The VII Foundation. Fiona Turner and Terri Lichstein served as producers, and Gary Knight appears as himself.

Released on January 25, 2025, with a runtime of 100 minutes, the film has received a positive response from its viewers. It currently holds a rating of 7.9/10 on TMDB based on 20 votes.