Tim Hetherington was a British-American photojournalist and filmmaker, known for his powerful work in conflict zones. He gained international recognition for his documentary film, Restrepo, which he co-directed with Sebastian Junger. The film follows a platoon of U.S. soldiers deployed in Afghanistan and highlights the realities of war. Hetherington's photography often focused on the human experience of war, capturing the emotional and physical toll on soldiers and civilians alike. Tragically, he was killed in 2011 while covering the civil war in Libya, leaving behind a legacy of impactful visual storytelling that continues to resonate today.