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Nick Ut: The photo that ended a war

10:05 am on 14 December 2024

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Pulitzer prize winning photo journalist Nick Ut is best known for his iconic image 'The Terror of War' (also known as the 'Napalm Girl') of children running from a napalm attack. The image is widely credited with contributing to the end of the Vietnam war.

Nick went on to join AP in Los Angeles covering riots, earthquakes and celebrity trials.

Jon Kroll is an Emmy award-winning producer ('The Amazing Race', 'Gordon Ramsy Unchartered') who has directed and produced a documentary chronicling Nick's life and career 'From Hell to Hollywood'.

Now retired, Nick's an avid bird photographer. Susie caught up with Nick and Jon at Wellingtons Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary to discuss Nick's career, the documentary, and to snap a few bird pics.