No. 73
ANOTHER PHOTO, ANOTHER SCANDAL
The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo
Bao Nguyen · 2025 · 100m · Documentary
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."
62%
Critics
70%
Audience
Watch If
You're fascinated by the untold stories behind iconic images, even if the telling is a bit uneven.
Skip If
You expect a clean, satisfying resolution to decades of systemic injustice.
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Debating the ethics of photojournalism with a lukewarm coffee.
ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict
Worth Your Time
7/10
Fun Factor
5/10
Originality
7/10
Visual Craft
8/10
Pretension Index
6/10
Rewatchability
4/10
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