The photograph The Terror of War, depicting children fleeing a napalm attack, has been long attributed to Nick Ut. However, recent claims in the documentary The Stringer suggest Nguyen Thanh Nghe might actually be the photographer. World Press Photo has paused its attribution amid ongoing investigations revealing no conclusive evidence and potential positioning advantages for both Nguyen and another photographer, Huynh Cong Phuc. This situation casts doubt on the historic narrative surrounding the photograph's authorship, with notable support from survivor Phan Thi Kim Phuc for Ut's claim.
World Press Photo has suspended the attribution of The Terror of War, indicating uncertainty surrounding the photograph's authorship after extensive investigations.
The documentary The Stringer raised doubts about Nick Ut's authorship, with evidence suggesting Nguyen Thanh Nghe might have been better positioned to capture the image.
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