The World Press Photo group has recently suspended the authorship attribution of the iconic photo known as Napalm Girl due to claims made in a documentary that challenge established historical narratives. Originally credited to Nick Ut, the photo's risking attribution was brought into question by new evidence suggesting that Nguyen Thanh Nghe, a freelance photographer, may have actually taken the shot. An in-depth investigation by World Press Photo concluded that Nghe or another photographer might have been better positioned to capture this moment during the Vietnam War, altering perceptions of a pivotal photograph in journalism.
The World Press Photo group has suspended the attribution of authorship for the iconic photograph known as Napalm Girl, citing new documentary evidence.
A recent documentary claimed that another photographer, Nguyen Thanh Nghe, may have captured the Napalm Girl photograph, challenging decades of accepted journalism history.
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