Free Burma Rangers - with writer and producer Noah Nelson
About this episode
Noah Nelson shares his harrowing experiences from his recent trip to Burma, where he embedded with the Free Burma Rangers amidst ongoing conflict. He recounts intense moments of danger, including being caught in gunfire while documenting rescue missions for the displaced. The conversation delves into the stark contrasts between life in Burma and the U.S., highlighting the resilience of the local people and the brutal realities they face. Nelson also discusses the potential for a documentary or TV series based on his experiences, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about the situation in Burma.
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Noah Nelson returns to Hard Parking to tell his story after spending 2.5 months in Burma in 2022. Noah originally went to Burma to take photos and document the people of Burma, but instead found himself deep inside Burmese territory taking gunfire from the Burmese army and often running for his life. Along the way helping bring aid to resistance fighters comprised mostly of men, women, and children seeking freedom and independence. This incredible story and the heart breaking conditions the people of Burma are fighting every day is a reminder of the realities people often face in less fortunate parts of the world.
About Noah: Noah Nelson is a writer and producer known for CSI: New York, Hawaii Five-0, Secrets and Lies, and The Oath. He was born in Northern California, but grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii, Arizona, and Washington State. His father is actor Craig T. Nelson and his mother is theater director Robin McCarthy. - imdb
Learn more about David Eubank and the Free Burma Rangers: https://www.freeburmarangers.org/
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