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Documentary Unveils Controversy Behind Iconic Napalm Girl Photo

11/27/2025

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The Stringer investigates claims by Carl Robinson (former AP photo editor) that Nick Ut's credit for Napalm Girl photo was manipulated, with Gary Knight leading inquiry.
The Napalm Girl image was captured on June 8, 1972, in Trang Bàng, South Vietnam, by Nick Ut and became a symbol of the Vietnam War.
Bao Nguyen directs the film and examines the image's legacy.
The Stringer will stream on Netflix on November 28.

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The Stringer investigates claims by Carl Robinson (former AP photo editor) that Nick Ut's credit for Napalm Girl photo was manipulated, with Gary Knight leading inquiry.
The Napalm Girl image was captured on June 8, 1972, in Trang Bàng, South Vietnam, by Nick Ut and became a symbol of the Vietnam War.
Bao Nguyen directs the film and examines the image's legacy.
The Stringer will stream on Netflix on November 28.