Hacksaw Ridge (DVD)

Director Mel Gibson’s harrowing World War II drama tells the true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), the first and only conscientious objector to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, Doss is ostracized and labeled a coward due to his refusal to carry a weapon, forcing him to prove his worth as he serves with bravery and distinction as a combat medic during the Battle of Okinawa. Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer, Rachel Griffiths, and Hugo Weaving also star. 139 min.