The Conscientious Objector
| The Conscientious Objector | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Terry Benedict |
| Produced by |
Terry Benedict Jonathan Sheinberg Gabe Videla |
| Written by |
Terry Benedict Jeff Wood |
| Starring | Desmond Doss |
Release date | 2004 |
Running time | 102 min. |
| Language | English |
The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for service in World War Two. His religious faith, Seventh-day Adventism, did not permit him to carry a weapon. For his stance he at first faced opposition and sometimes persecution from commanding officers and ridicule from fellow soldiers, but ultimately won their admiration while demonstrating enormous courage and saving many lives as a combat medic.
In 2016, the best picture Oscar nominated movie, Hacksaw Ridge was made about the life of Desmond Doss.
Reception
The film has been reviewed.[1][2][3]
The film won multiple awards that include:[4]
- Long Island International Film Expo Festival Prize - Best Feature Film
- Santa Cruz Film Festival Audience Award - Best Documentary
- Heartland Film Festival Crystal Heart Award - Best Director
- Cinequest Film Festival Audience Choice Award
- Cinequest Film Festival Director's Award
External links
- The Conscientious Objector on IMDb
- The Conscientious Objector at the Christian Film Database
- "Official Desmond Doss Website".
References
- ↑ Richard Propes The Conscientious Objector - Desmond Doss at The Independent Critic (accessed 19 November 2016)
- ↑ Stoda, Kevin (4 July 2010). "A great Story for This Fourth of July—DESMOND T. DOSS—a Hero of WWII". Eslkevin's Blog. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ radicalcatholicmom (19 May 2008). "“A War Hero Without A Gun”". Vox Nova. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ The Conscientious Objector IndiePlaya. (accessed 19 November 2016)
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