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Does The 2016 Mel Gibson Present The Constant Themes In 'Hacksaw Ridge'

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The 2016 Mel Gibson film, “Hacksaw Ridge”, presents a constant theme of being faithful and patriotic. Gibson portrays these themes through the use of the plot line, lighting, and the film’s soundtrack.

The plot of the film is based on a true story. It is set in the 1950’s, where Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) enlists to be a WWII medic after the bombing of Pearl Harbour. However, Doss refuses to carry a gun due to his religious beliefs. As a Seventh Day Adventist, he wants to save lives, not take them. This belief cause great conflict for Doss throughout his basic training, where he is viewed as a coward. Nevertheless, he succeeds to go fight for his country at the Battle of Okinawa.

The relationship between the brothers, Desmond Doss and
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