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The Conscientious Objector
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Wikipedia article
'The Conscientious Objector' is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. Due to his religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist, he refused to carry a weapon. He initially faced opposition, persecution, and ridicule from his fellow soldiers but ultimately won their admiration by demonstrating courage and saving lives as a combat medic.
In 2016, a Mel Gibson film dramatizing Doss's life, 'Hacksaw Ridge', with Andrew Garfield as Doss, was released to mostly critical and commercial success. It also signaled Gibson's welcome-back to Hollywood .
Reception
The film has received some positive acclaim.
The film has won multiple awards, including:
* Long Island International Film Expo Festival PrizeBest Feature Film
* Santa Cruz Film Festival Audience AwardBest Documentary
* Heartland Film Festival Crystal Heart AwardBest Director
* Cinequest Film Festival Audience Choice Award
* Cinequest Film Festival Director's Award
References
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