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'The Stringer' uncovers secrets of a famous Vietnam War photo

Investigative reporter Gary Knight and "The Stringer" director Bao Nguyen at KPCW
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Investigative reporter Gary Knight and "The Stringer" director Bao Nguyen

Director Bao Nguyen and journalist Gary Knight tell how 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.” However, the Associated Press has conducted its own research, which "supports the historical account that Ut was the photographer. In the absence of new, convincing evidence to the contrary, the AP has no reason to believe anyone other than Ut took the photo."

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Rick Brough, Bao Nguyen, Gary Knight, and David D'Arcy in studio talking about Nguyen's film "The Stringer"
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(L to R) Rick Brough, Bao Nguyen, Gary Knight, and David D'Arcy in studio talking about Nguyen's film "The Stringer"

Updated: January 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM MST
Editor's note: This article was edited to include comments from AP.
Known for getting all the facts right, as well as his distinctive sign-off, Rick covered Summit County meetings and issues for 35 years on KPCW. He now heads the Friday Film Review team.
David D'Arcy is a freelance art critic and journalist whose articles can be found in such publications as The Arts Fuse, The Art Newspaper, CNN, NPR, SFGate, Irish Times, IndieWire, Observer, Vanity Fair, The National, San Francisco Chronicle, Screen Daily and more.