A friend recently loaned me this short documentary from HBO films , which was nominated for an Oscar in 2005. It's worth a watch and offers a window into the life of Kevin Carter -- who was so tormented by the ethical questions behind his success as a war photographer that he finally took his own life. ( And if you're interested in war photography, by the way, also see "War Photographer" the documentary on James Nachtwey.)
Carter was one of a band of four daring photojournalists who documented the violent ending of apartheid in South Africa. They were known as The Bang Bang Club.
Carter won a Pulitzer prize for this photo, which ran in The New York Times on March 26, 1993.
The image, called "Wanting a Meal," haunted Carter who was consumed with guilt that he hadn't helped the child, who died. "The Death of Kevin Carter" describes the events that led to his suicide on July 27, 1994.
"War Photographer" Clip:
-- Lauren