Films are a highly impactful form of media, transporting the viewer into a new world and returning us to our rightful place in time minutely altered. Films inspire and provoke emotions and dreams in the audience through their complex themes and real-world understanding. This is even more true when films are based on true stories like that of Mel Gibson’s 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge. The true story of the American war hero Desmond Doss is brought to life through an incredible cast and an accurate portrayal of Desmond’s heroics. Doss is an unlikely war hero, however, because he is a ‘CO’.