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The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind.
Oct 12, 2016 · In researching the Hacksaw Ridge true story, we learned that Desmond Doss was drafted into the United States army in April 1942. He could have gotten a deferment because he worked as a ship joiner at a shipyard in Newport News, Virginia, but he wanted to serve his country.
May 1, 2024 · Hacksaw Ridge is applauded for its gritty realism and willingness to showcase the horrific details of war without nationalistic overtones.
- Mel Gibson
- Andrew Garfield
Doss, a Seventh-Day Adventist who refused to bear arms but enlisted as a medic in the U.S. army, is on the battlefield on Okinawa in the spring of 1945. Armed with nothing but a bible, he’s...
Feb 23, 2017 · Here are the true elements that inspired Hacksaw Ridge, and the pieces that were fictionalized for movie magic.
- Michelle Konstantinovsky
Apr 14, 2017 · Here’s where Hacksaw Ridge, out Nov. 4, stays true to Doss’ story and where it takes some liberties. Warning: some spoilers follow. Mostly Fact: Doss’ vow to practice nonviolence was ...
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Nov 7, 2016 · NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Hacksaw Ridge, a film about a World War II hero who changed American attitudes about conscientious objectors.
