Conscientious objection (Hacksaw Ridge) is a 2016 historical war drama film directed by Mel Gibson based on a screenplay by Robert Shanken and Andrew Knight. The film is based on a true story. The film premieres in Bulgaria on December 2, 2016.
The film tells the story of events in the life of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) – American pacifist and medic in the battles of Okinawa during World War II. He was an Adventist Christian who enlisted in the military but refused to carry or use firearms in any form.
Doss was the first person to exercise his right to refuse to perform military service because of his beliefs or religion to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
The film is in the top 10 films of 2016 ranking of a prestigious American organization based in New York and has been honored with numerous awards and nominations from various prestigious forums.
