Hacksaw Ridge (Summit Entertainment) stars Andrew Garfield as the real-life Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist and the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. An Army medic in World War II, he refused to carry a weapon, believing his moral duty was to save lives and not take them. After enlisting to serve in the Army, he arrives at training camp where he’s mercilessly harassed for refusing to even touch a rifle. He is subject to abuse and ultimately a court martial but is allowed to continue his tour of duty due to intervention from higher up. Doss then is sent to Okinawa, Japan, and thrust into the brutal battle at Hacksaw Ridge. There he saves assorted lives by persevering when most others have been forced to retreat. Doss, whose faith sustains him, comes to be recognized as a war hero.
Hacksaw Ridge earned six Oscar nominations for:
Best Picture
Director Mel Gibson
Lead actor Andrew Garfield
Editor John Gilbert
Sound editors Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright
Sound mixing by Wright, Mackenzie, Kevin O'Connell and Peter Grace
Top Spot of the Week: AlmapBBDO, Director Lu Villaca Team On A Show Of Strength For Women and Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.” Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys. “The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://wp-shoot.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/19005421/Johnnie-Walker-StrongAreTheWomen-1.mp4"][/video] Read More