The Humanity Behind Wildland Firefighting Through “Hotshot” With Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann

05 Oct 2023 • 179 min • EN
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When discussing or covering wildfire situations, most people and media outlets focus more on their destruction rather than the humanity behind it. In this episode, Brandon Dunham sits down with Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann to discuss the making of his cinematic masterpiece documentary "Hotshot," which tells the story of some of the most elite, the most hardened, and the most skilled men and women on the fireline. He talks about the movie’s six-year filming process, which involved catching firefighters in action and getting in the middle of the most dangerous wildfire areas. He explains how the documentary can help reshape public perception about wildfire, shifting the focus to firefighters’ pay and experiences. Gabriel also discusses why he avoided tackling climate change in “Hotshot” and how to get rid of dirty politics when it comes to wildfire fighting. Tune in to the original wildland firefighting and wildland firefighter culture podcast, "The Anchor Point Podcast," to learn more about the awesome and ever-evolving world of wildland firefighting. To find out more, visit our website at: anchorpointpodcast.com. Or, check out our LinkTree to find all the episodes you'll want to binge in the back of the buggy!    Y'all know the drill:  Stay safe, stay savage... Peace! ---------------------------- The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following amazing folks: Mystery Ranch Need badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch! https://www.mysteryranch.com Hotshot Brewery Wanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!! https://www.hotshotbrewing.com Not sponsors of The Anchor Point Podcast, but great organizations: The Wildland Firefighter Foundation And, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation! https://wffoundation.org The A.W.E. Wanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation! http://wildfire-experience.org

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