![]() ![]() Desmond rolled off the stretcher and crawled over to patch the man up. At one point during the final assault of the Ridge, Doss is hit by a grenade and ends up with shrapnel in him.Īs they were carrying him, he saw a guy on the ground badly wounded. The fact that there are real events that had to be removed just shows how great Doss’s story truly is. The film Hacksaw Ridge is historically inaccurate in the Hollywood details added to the story but also by the shockingly true details that the film doesn’t include. The scene of Doss rescuing so many people is dramatized but it actually happened. This event was nothing short of extraordinary. ![]() However, every time the Japanese soldier tried to fire his gun would jam. An interesting event that was not mentioned in the film was a time where Doss was lowering a soldier down, and a Japanese soldier had him in his sights. He dragged them to the edge of the cliff and attempted to lower them down the ridge. This is accurately portrayed in the film. It is estimated that Doss saved over 70 soldiers who otherwise would have been left for dead and forgotten. They make progress in pushing the Japanese back but get counter attacked. The dramatized events once again show this real-life saint.ĭoss and his platoon reach the Hacksaw Ridge and start their assault. Doss needs these men to protect him while he is out saving lives how is it that he can trust them when he is beaten by them? Doss is able to move past the event and continues to collaborate with his attackers. Now there is some power in showing Doss beaten up by the ones he is supposed to trust and protect. It makes them seem less impactful than they really were. Now when it becomes overly dramatic the events take away from the true story and even undermines the true events. He continues to follow them and even forgives his attackers. Doss is able to shrug off being beaten for his beliefs. While something like this is smaller than an actual beating, it shows his willpower. Doss would have shoes and tools thrown at him but nothing to the point of what is shown. However, according to records there is no evidence of this ever occurring. In the film, Doss was awakened one night by his bunkmates throwing him out of bed and then beating him. Unsurprisingly, these events in the film are dramatized. The fact that Doss is able to overcome these challenges in the film and still continues to fight for his beliefs truly builds his character into the legendary hero he is known as. Then he goes on to save so many people which leaves the viewer awestruck.Īnother major part of the film that was changed was Doss’s torment from other soldiers and officers. Portraying Hacksaw Ridge as his first battle makes Doss look extremely calm and collected. However, the choice to not present those first battles helps present Doss as a bigger and greater hero. The film is meant to focus on Doss and his actions at Hacksaw Ridge but fails to mention these other battles that paint Doss as a different soldier. The film never mentions these first battles and portrays Hacksaw Ridge as Doss’s first battle when in fact he’s experienced war before this. ![]() For example, the film leaves out the fact that with his platoon Doss served first at Guam, then at Leyte in the Philippines, and finally partook in the Allied invasion of Okinawa. Unfortunately, like most films, Hacksaw Ridge is “Hollywooded” and there are times when events don’t line up with the true historical events. However, the film is not historically accurate. The film has powerful storytelling that fully captivates the audience and captures the heroism of Doss. In fact, the film Hacksaw Ridge chose to leave out parts of his story because they are nearly impossible to believe. The legendary story of Desmond Doss is nothing short of unbelievable. This week, student Evan Scott reviews the 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge. The goal is for students to develop deeper understandings of the historical discipline while generating questions about the way the world is around them, along with watching classical films that have graced American and international screens. Students investigate historical documents and other sources to determine if a film is historically accurate. Topics is a course at Southport High School, taught by Kevin Sanders, that analyzes major events from United States and world history through Hollywood films that attempt to portray those events. ![]()
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