The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
2025 · 1h 40m · R
Documentary
Directed by
Bao Nguyen
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The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
Overview
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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