“Hacksaw Ridge” is a biographical war film directed by Mel Gibson, released in 2016. The movie tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II without ever carrying a weapon.
The story follows Doss (played by Andrew Garfield) from his upbringing in rural Virginia, where he develops a strong moral compass influenced by his Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. Despite facing opposition and ridicule for his pacifist beliefs, Doss enlists in the Army as a medic.
The majority of the film is set during the Battle of Okinawa, where Doss’s unit is tasked with capturing the heavily fortified Hacksaw Ridge. Despite being a non-combatant, Doss displays extraordinary courage and saves the lives of many of his comrades under heavy enemy fire.
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Andrew Garfield
