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Released
2017 · FILM

The Soul of War: Making 'Hacksaw Ridge'

Runtime
70 min
Documentary

Synopsis

A comprehensive documentary explores the making of *Hacksaw Ridge*, covering the real-life people and story, casting process, filming techniques, special effects, stunt work, and featuring interviews with Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield, and others. *Hacksaw Ridge* is the epic and inspiring true story of Desmond Doss, an army medic and conscientious objector who, during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.

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