“Hacksaw Ridge” is a war drama film directed by Mel Gibson, released in 2016. The film stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II. Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist, refused to carry a weapon or kill an enemy, yet he saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa, becoming the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. The film portrays Doss’s journey from his upbringing in Virginia to his heroic actions on Hacksaw Ridge, where he exhibited extraordinary bravery and selflessness under fire. “Hacksaw Ridge” received critical acclaim for its intense battle sequences, Garfield’s performance, and its exploration of themes such as faith, courage, and the brutality of war.