Here’s a comprehensive list of notable films and documentaries about photojournalism, photographers, and visual storytelling—along with where you can often watch them:

Documentaries Focused on Photojournalism & Photographers

War/Conflict Photojournalism

• War Photographer
Documentary about legendary conflict photographer James Nachtwey and his work in war zones. (Retouching Labs)
Where to watch: Often on documentary streaming platforms or for rent on digital services.

• Hondros
Explores the life and work of war photographer Chris Hondros in conflicted regions. (Reddit)
Where to watch: Netflix (varies by region) or digital rental services.

• The Stringer
Investigates the true authorship of the Vietnam War “Napalm Girl” photograph. (Wikipedia)
Where to watch: Netflix. (Wikipedia)

• Love+War
Profiles photojournalist Lynsey Addario’s life and career. (Wikipedia)
Where to watch: Released on Disney+ & National Geographic. (Wikipedia)

• Frame by Frame
Follows four Afghan photojournalists navigating press freedom post-Taliban. (Wikipedia)
Where to watch: Documentary platforms, festival circuits.

Documentary Profiles of Photographers

• Finding Vivian Maier
Uncovers the mysterious street photographer Vivian Maier and her hidden work. (Capture Magazine)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video / digital rental. (Capture Magazine)

• The Salt of the Earth
Sebastião Salgado’s career and vision chronicled with remarkable imagery. (Capture Magazine)
Where to watch: Prime Video / Apple TV / YouTube / Curzon. (Dogwoof Releasing)

• When The Storms Hit
Follows photojournalist Kevin Painchaud as he documents devastating atmospheric rivers along California’s Central Coast, revealing not only the impact of historic floods but the fragile state of a collapsing local newsroom fighting to serve its community.
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• McCullin
Profile of famed British war photographer Don McCullin. (IMDb)
Where to watch: Often on history-focused streaming or digital platforms.

• All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
Portrait of artist-photographer Nan Goldin and her activism. (EW.com)
Where to watch: Max / Amazon Prime. (EW.com)

• Ernest Cole: Lost and Found
Examines South African photographer Ernest Cole’s work documenting apartheid. (Wikipedia)
Where to watch: Magnolia Pictures releases / festival screenings. (Wikipedia)

• Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People
Explores the role of Black photographers in shaping visual history. (Wikipedia)
Where to watch: Documentary platforms / educational streaming. (Wikipedia)

• Frameworks: Images of a Changing World
Interviews photojournalists about the impact of modern imagery. (Wikipedia)
Where to watch: Festival screenings / art documentary streams. (Wikipedia)

Fiction & Narrative Films Featuring Photojournalism

• The Bang Bang Club
Drama based on real combat photographers covering apartheid South Africa. (IMDb)
Where to watch: Prime Video / DVD / digital rental. (IMDb)

• Salvador
Drama about a photojournalist caught in revolution-era El Salvador. (IMDb)
Where to watch: Digital rental. (IMDb)

• The Killing Fields
Based on journalists and a Cambodian interpreter during the Khmer Rouge. (IMDb)
Where to watch: Streaming / DVD / rental. (IMDb)

• Under Fire
Fiction drama with journalists and photographers amid Nicaraguan conflict. (IMDb)
Where to watch: DVD / rental. (IMDb)

Additional Photography-Focused Documentaries

(Not strictly journalistic but deeply relevant for inspiration and craft)

• Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Profile of iconic portrait photographer. (Capture Magazine)
Where to watch: Prime Video / digital rentals. (Capture Magazine)

• Bill Cunningham: New York
Follows the life of fashion photographer Bill Cunningham. (Capture Magazine)
Where to watch: Prime Video / rental. (Capture Magazine)

• Martha: A Picture Story
Shares the journey of photographer Martha Cooper. (Capture Magazine)
Where to watch: Apple TV / digital platforms. (Capture Magazine)

• The Way I See It
About White House photographer Pete Souza. (Capture Magazine)
Where to watch: YouTube, Prime Video (varies). (Capture Magazine)

Notes on Viewing

• Streaming availability varies by country and subscription service (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Max, etc.).
• Some films are festival or limited theatrical releases and may be available through educational platforms or library services.
• Many documentaries offer digital rental/purchase on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, and YouTube.

Bonus Picks (if you’re interested in broader photography inspiration)

• They Shall Not Grow Old – colorized WWI history (not photojournalistic but visually powerful). (Reddit)
• Nightcrawler – fictional film about a freelance crime videographer/photographer. (Reddit)