query: who played desmond doss 's father in hacksaw ridge

pos: Hacksaw Ridge being Australian, including Rachel Griffiths (Doss' mother), Teresa Palmer (Doss' wife), Sam Worthington (unit leader), Hugo Weaving (as Doss' father), Richard Roxburgh (as a colonel) and Luke Bracey (as Smitty, one of Doss' most antagonistic unit members). Rounding out the cast was American actor Vince Vaughn. According to producer Bill Mechanic, Australian state and federal subsidies made financing the film possible. On February 9, 2015, IM Global closed a deal to finance the film, and also sold the film into the international markets. On the same day, Lionsgate acquired the North American distribution rights to the film. Chinese distribution rights

pos: Hacksaw Ridge Pegler, Richard Pyros, Ben Mingay, Firass Dirani, Nico Cortez, Michael Sheasby, Goran Kleut, Jacob Warner, Harry Greenwood, Damien Thomlinson, Ben O'Toole, Benedict Hardie, Robert Morgan, Ori Pfeffer, Milo Gibson, and Nathaniel Buzolic, Hugo Weaving, and Ryan Corr – was announced between November 2014 and October 2015. The younger Doss was played by Darcy Bryce. Garfield plays Desmond Doss, a US Army medic awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for saving lives during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. Garfield had high regards for Doss, and venerated him for his act of bravery, hailing him

pos: Hugo Weaving Hugo Weaving Hugo Wallace Weaving (born 4 April 1960) is an Australian-English film and stage actor. He is best known for playing Agent Smith in "The Matrix" trilogy (1999–2003), Elrond in "The Lord of the Rings" (2001–2003) and "The Hobbit" (2012–2014) film trilogies, V in "V for Vendetta" (2006), Red Skull in "" and Tom Doss in "Hacksaw Ridge". Weaving's first television role was in the 1984 Australian television series "Bodyline", where he portrayed English cricket captain Douglas Jardine. In film, he first rose to prominence for his performance as Martin in the Australian drama "Proof" (1991). Weaving played Anthony

pos: Hacksaw Ridge 91% overall positive score and a 67% "definite recommend." The "Milford Daily News" called the film a "masterpiece", adding that it "is going to end up on many 2016 Top 10 lists, that should get Oscar nominations for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture." Maggie Stancu of "Movie Pilot" wrote that "Gibson made some of his most genius directing choices in "Hacksaw Ridge", and Garfield has given his best performance yet. With amazing performances by Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Sam Worthington and Hugo Weaving, it is absolutely one of 2016's must-see films." Mick LaSalle of "SFGate" called the film

pos: Hacksaw Ridge Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, and Vince Vaughn in supporting roles. The film was released in the United States on November 4, 2016, grossing $175.3 million worldwide and received largely positive reviews, with Gibson's direction and Garfield's performance earning notable praise. "Hacksaw Ridge" was chosen by the American Film Institute as one of its top ten Movies of the Year, and has received numerous awards and nominations. The film received six Oscar nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Garfield and Best Sound Editing, winning the awards for Best

pos: Simon Duggan "Warcraft", and "Hacksaw Ridge", which marked Mel Gibson's return to directing after 2006's "Apocalypto". Simon Duggan Simon Duggan (born 13 May 1959) is a New Zealand-born Australian cinematographer. Duggan started his career off in Australia at Ross Wood Film Studios. His first feature film was 1998's "The Interview" starring Hugo Weaving. Duggan frequently worked with Alex Proyas and Len Wiseman, acting as cinematographer on their films "Garage Days", "I, Robot", "", "Live Free or Die Hard" and "Knowing". Other credits include "" and "Killer Elite". Duggan was director of photography on Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby". This was Luhrmann's first

neg: Hacksaw Ridge Hacksaw Ridge Hacksaw Ridge is a 2016 biographical war drama film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Andrew Knight and Robert Schenkkan, based on the 2004 documentary "The Conscientious Objector". The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Okinawa. Andrew Garfield stars as Doss, with Sam

neg: Hacksaw Ridge Direction and Production Design at the Satellite Awards. Hacksaw Ridge Hacksaw Ridge is a 2016 biographical war drama film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Andrew Knight and Robert Schenkkan, based on the 2004 documentary "The Conscientious Objector". The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of

neg: Desmond Doss Desmond Doss Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions in Guam and the Philippines. Doss further distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa by saving 75 men, becoming the only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second World War. His life has been the subject of books, the documentary "The Conscientious Objector", and the 2016 film "Hacksaw Ridge". Desmond Doss

neg: Hacksaw Ridge soldiers feigning surrender, Doss manages to save Glover and others by deflecting enemy grenades. Doss is eventually wounded by a grenade blast, but the battle is won. Doss descends the cliff, clutching the Bible Dorothy gave him. The film switches to archival photos and footage showing that Doss was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman for rescuing 75 soldiers at Hacksaw Ridge. Doss stayed married to Dorothy until her death in 1991. He died on March 23, 2006, at the age of 87. "Hacksaw Ridge" was in development limbo for fourteen years. Numerous producers had tried

neg: Terry Benedict hand-in-hand with manufacturers: Terry Benedict Terry Benedict is an American film producer. He is the founder and CEO of The Shae Foundation. Terry is most well-known for co-producing "Hacksaw Ridge", nominated for six Academy Awards. "Hacksaw Ridge" is based on Benedict’s documentary, "The Conscientious Objector"; a film about Medal of Honor winner Desmond Doss, who refused to carry a weapon in World War Two. Doss is the only conscientious objector to ever receive a Medal of Honor. Benedict is a graduate of Pepperdine University, where he received a full scholarship. He is a member of the WGAw. Benedict is a

neg: Terry Benedict Terry Benedict Terry Benedict is an American film producer. He is the founder and CEO of The Shae Foundation. Terry is most well-known for co-producing "Hacksaw Ridge", nominated for six Academy Awards. "Hacksaw Ridge" is based on Benedict’s documentary, "The Conscientious Objector"; a film about Medal of Honor winner Desmond Doss, who refused to carry a weapon in World War Two. Doss is the only conscientious objector to ever receive a Medal of Honor. Benedict is a graduate of Pepperdine University, where he received a full scholarship. He is a member of the WGAw. Benedict is a Seventh-day Adventist. Benedict

neg: Hacksaw Ridge Maeda Escarpment ("Hacksaw Ridge"). Both sides suffer heavy losses during the initial fight. Doss saves his squadmate Smitty, earning his respect. As the Americans camp for the night, Doss reveals to Smitty that his aversion to holding a firearm stems from nearly shooting his drunken father, who threatened his mother with a gun. Smitty apologizes for doubting his courage, and the two reconcile. The next morning, the Japanese launch a massive counterattack and drive the Americans off the escarpment. Smitty is killed, while Howell and several of Doss' squad mates are left injured on the battlefield. Doss hears the cries

neg: Mel Gibson Gibson signed on to direct "Hacksaw Ridge", a World War II drama based on the true story of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss, played by Andrew Garfield. The film premiered at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in September 2016 and received what "The New Zealand Herald" calls "rave reviews". It has won or been nominated for many awards, including Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture, Best Director for Gibson, and Best Actor for Garfield. "Hacksaw Ridge" was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Film Editing.

neg: Desmond Doss home in Piedmont, Alabama. He was buried on April 3, 2006, in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Frances died three years later on February 3, 2009, at the Piedmont Health Care Center in Piedmont, Alabama. Including the Medal of Honor, Doss' awards are: On February 18, 1959, Doss appeared on the Ralph Edwards NBC TV show "This Is Your Life". Doss is the subject of "The Conscientious Objector", an award-winning documentary by Terry Benedict in 2004. The feature film "Hacksaw Ridge", based on his life, was produced by Terry Benedict and directed by Mel Gibson. The film was released

neg: Conscientious objection in the United States Honor from President Harry S. Truman. This medal is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force. By helping to support and maintain the war, Desmond was the first non-combatant to receive the Medal of Honor. A dramatized account of Doss's life and war experience, as well as testimony from his peers, is portrayed in Mel Gibson's 2016 film "Hacksaw Ridge", starring Andrew Garfield as Doss. Other conscientious objectors who have been awarded the Medal of Honor are Thomas W. Bennett and Joseph G. LaPointe, both medics who served during the Vietnam War. Both Bennett and LaPointe

neg: Andrew Garfield half of its $50 million budget. "Hacksaw Ridge", however, was a commercial success, earning over $175.3 million worldwide. In it, Garfield portrayed Desmond Doss, a combat medic during World War II, who was the first conscientious objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Writing for "USA Today", Brian Truitt labelled the film as "brutally intense and elegantly crafted"; he thought that the central role allowed Garfield to bring depth to his career and praised him for portraying Doss with both "simple sweetness" and "steadfast mettle". He received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor

neg: Mel Gibson filmography in the 16th century. Gibson then took a ten-year hiatus from directing during which time he landed roles in "Edge of Darkness" (2010), "Machete Kills" (2013), "The Expendables 3" (2014), and "Blood Father" (2016). He directed "Hacksaw Ridge" in 2016, a biographical war drama focusing on American World War II veteran Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. The film garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, as well as various accolades. Mel Gibson filmography Mel Gibson, AO, is an American actor director producer and filmmaker who made his acting debut on the Australian television

neg: Desmond Doss Infantry, 77th Infantry Division. While serving with his platoon in 1944 on Guam and the Philippines, he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals with a "V" device, for exceptional valor in aiding wounded soldiers under fire. During the Battle of Okinawa, he saved the lives of 50–100 wounded infantrymen atop the area known by the 96th Division as the Maeda Escarpment or Hacksaw Ridge. Doss was wounded four times in Okinawa, and was evacuated on May 21, 1945, aboard the USS "Mercy". Doss suffered a left arm fracture from a sniper's bullet and at one point had seventeen pieces of

neg: Hacksaw Ridge film, with pacifist themes. It also incorporates recurring religious imagery, such as baptism and ascension. After the war, Doss turned down many requests for books and film versions of his actions, because he was wary of whether his life, wartime experiences, and Seventh-day Adventist beliefs would be portrayed inaccurately or sensationally. Doss' only child, Desmond Doss Jr., stated: "The reason he declined is that none of them adhered to his one requirement: that it be accurate. And I find it remarkable, the level of accuracy in adhering to the principal of the story in this movie." Producer David Permut stated

neg: Hacksaw Ridge "Braveheart" (1995). Nearly a decade later, Gibson finally agreed to direct, a decision announced in November 2014. The same month, Andrew Garfield was confirmed to play the role of Desmond Doss. With a budget of $40 million, the team still faced many challenges. "Hacksaw Ridge" became an international co-production, with key players and firms located in both the United States and Australia. When Australian tax incentives were taken off the table, the film had to qualify as Australian to receive government subsidies. Despite being American-born, Gibson's early years in Australia helped the film qualify, along with most of the cast

neg: The Conscientious Objector includes: The Conscientious Objector The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for his service in World War Two. His faith, Seventh-day Adventism, did not permit him to carry a weapon. He initially faced opposition, persecution, and ridicule from his fellow soldiers but ultimately won their admiration by demonstrating courage and saving lives as a combat medic. The Oscar-nominated movie, "Hacksaw Ridge", was released in 2016 and is a dramatized account of Doss' life. The film has been reviewed. The film has won multiple awards

neg: The Conscientious Objector The Conscientious Objector The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for his service in World War Two. His faith, Seventh-day Adventism, did not permit him to carry a weapon. He initially faced opposition, persecution, and ridicule from his fellow soldiers but ultimately won their admiration by demonstrating courage and saving lives as a combat medic. The Oscar-nominated movie, "Hacksaw Ridge", was released in 2016 and is a dramatized account of Doss' life. The film has been reviewed. The film has won multiple awards which

neg: Hacksaw Ridge that the filmmakers took great care in maintaining the integrity of the story, since Doss was very religious. However, the filmmakers did change some details, notably the backstory about his father, the incident with the gun Doss took out of his alcoholic father's hands, and the circumstances of his first marriage. The character of Smitty, portrayed by Luke Bracey, is an amalgamation of various soldiers who tormented Doss and was created for narrative reasons. Other changes to the story occur near the end of the movie when Doss is placed on a stretcher. In real life, Doss had another wounded

neg: Hacksaw Ridge Sound Mixing and Best Film Editing. It also received Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, and 12 AACTA Awards nominations, winning the majority, including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor for Garfield, and Best Supporting Actor for Weaving. In rural 1920s Virginia, the young Desmond Doss nearly kills his little brother Hal while roughhousing. This event and his Seventh-day Adventist upbringing reinforce Desmond's belief in the commandment "Thou shalt not kill". Years later, Doss takes an injured man to the hospital and meets a nurse, Dorothy Schutte. The two strike a romance

neg: Andrew Garfield 2010 with supporting roles in the drama "The Social Network", for which he received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for his portrayal of Eduardo Saverin, and the science fiction romance "Never Let Me Go". Garfield subsequently gained wider recognition for playing the titular superhero in the 2012 superhero film "The Amazing Spider-Man" and its 2014 sequel. In 2016, Garfield starred in two critically acclaimed historical dramas, "Hacksaw Ridge" and "Silence". His portrayal of Desmond T. Doss in the former earned him nominations for the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor. On stage, Garfield has played Biff in a

neg: Hacksaw Ridge without charge, but Doss refuses to compromise his beliefs. At his trial Doss pleads not guilty, but before he is sentenced, his father barges into the tribunal with a letter from a former commanding officer stating that his son's pacifism is protected by an Act of Congress. The charges against Doss are dropped, and he and Dorothy are married. Doss' unit is assigned to the 77th Infantry Division and deployed to the Pacific theater. During the Battle of Okinawa, Doss' unit is informed that they are to relieve the 96th Infantry Division, which was tasked with ascending and securing the

neg: Hacksaw Ridge and Doss tells Dorothy of his interest in medical work. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Doss enlists in the Army to serve as a combat medic. His father Tom, a World War I veteran, is deeply upset by the decision. Before leaving for Fort Jackson, he asks for Dorothy's hand in marriage and she accepts. Doss is placed under the command of Sergeant Howell. He excels physically, but becomes an outcast among his fellow soldiers for refusing to handle a rifle and train on Saturdays. Howell and Captain Glover attempt to discharge Doss for psychiatric reasons but are

neg: Seventh-day Adventist Church group's headquarters near Waco, Texas. A number of Adventists who apostatized, such as former ministers Walter Rea and Dale Ratzlaff, have become critics of the church's teachings and particularly of Ellen G. White. "Hacksaw Ridge" depicts the life of Adventist conscientious objector and Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss. "A Cry in the Dark", a film about the death of Azaria Chamberlain, features the prejudice her parents faced due to misconceptions about their religion, and the father's loss of faith. On television, a main character on the show Gilmore Girls is depicted as a strict conservative Adventist, causing conflict with

neg: Seventh-day Adventism in popular culture is falsely accused and convicted of killing the nine-week-old baby, and the public's unfamiliarity with of the practices of the religion are shown as one of the causes of public opinion turning against the Chamberlains. Another Australian film, "The Nostradamus Kid", depicts a coming-of-age story in which a Seventh-day Adventist young man grows up in the 1950s. 2016 Hollywood film "Hacksaw Ridge" depicts the story of Desmond Doss, a Seventh-Day Adventist medic who exhibited extraordinary bravery in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, including single-handedly saving the lives of at least 75 wounded American soldiers in one night under

neg: Okinawa Island Karate Kid, Part II", in which Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) returns home to Okinawa with his student Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio). Although Okinawa was the setting for the film, only short scenes of the film were actually filmed in Okinawa. Okinawa was the setting of the World War II fighting in the 2016 movie "Hacksaw Ridge", detailing the true story of US soldier Desmond Doss. Okinawa was the setting for the horror anime series "Blood+" and sports manga "Harukana Receive". Okinawa was also the setting for the 2018 Japanese superhero kaiju film "Ultraman Geed the Movie". Okinawa Island Okinawa has

neg: Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie The Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie is a retired award that was handed out to people working in the motion picture industry by the Broadcast Film Critics Association at their annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards from 2012 to 2016. 2012: Daniel Craig – "Skyfall" as James Bond 2013: Mark Wahlberg – "Lone Survivor" as Marcus Luttrell "'2014: Bradley Cooper – "American Sniper" as Chris Kyle ‡ 2015: Tom Hardy – "" as Max Rockatansky "'2016: Andrew Garfield – "Hacksaw Ridge" as Desmond Doss

neg: Hacksaw Ridge overruled, as Doss' religious beliefs do not constitute mental illness. They subsequently torment Doss by putting him through grueling labor, intending to get Doss to leave of his own accord. Despite being beaten one night by his fellow soldiers, he refuses to identify his attackers and continues training. Doss' unit completes basic training and is released on leave, during which Doss intends to marry Dorothy, but his refusal to carry a firearm leads to an arrest for insubordination. Captain Glover and Dorothy visit Doss in jail and try to convince him to plead guilty so that he can be released

neg: Hacksaw Ridge of dying soldiers and returns to save them, carrying the wounded to the cliff's edge and belaying them down by rope, each time praying to save one more. The arrival of dozens of wounded once presumed dead comes as a shock to the rest of the unit below. When day breaks, Doss rescues Howell and the two escape Hacksaw under enemy fire. Captain Glover tells Doss that the men have been inspired by his selflessness, and that they will not launch the next attack without him. With reinforcements, they turn the tide of battle. After an ambush set by Japanese

neg: Hacksaw Ridge during the film's release as well as created promotional materials to highlight Doss' faith. On February 24, 2017, Reto-Moto and Lionsgate announced a cross-promotion where the purchase of a DLC pack for Heroes & Generals would also give the purchaser a digital copy of the film. "Hacksaw Ridge" grossed $67.1 million in the United States and Canada and $108.2 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $175.3 million, against a production budget of $40 million. The film opened alongside "Doctor Strange" and "Trolls", and was projected to gross around $12 million from 2,886 theaters. It was expected to

neg: Hacksaw Ridge man take his place on the stretcher. After treating the soldier, a sniper shot fractured Doss' arm and he crawled over 300 yards to safety after being left alone for five hours. Gibson omitted this from the film because he felt that the audience would not find the scene believable. The film also omits his prior combat service in the Battle of Guam and Battle of Leyte (Doss was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for extraordinary bravery in both battles), and leaves the impression that Doss' actions at Okinawa took place over a period of a few days, though his

neg: Hacksaw Ridge for decades to film Doss' story, including decorated war hero Audie Murphy and Hal B. Wallis. In 2001, after finally convincing Doss that making a movie on his remarkable life was the right thing to do, screenwriter/producer Gregory Crosby (grandson of Bing Crosby) wrote the treatment and brought the project to film producer David Permut, of Permut Presentations, through the early cooperation of Stan Jensen of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which ultimately led to the film being financed. In 2004, director Terry Benedict won the rights to make a documentary about Doss, "The Conscientious Objector", and secured the dramatic film

neg: Desmond Doss series "Medal of Honor", published April 1, 1994. The title was sanctioned by the United States Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The issue features Corporal Desmond Doss along with another Medal of Honor recipient, Lieutenant Charles Q. Williams. Desmond Doss Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions in Guam and the Philippines. Doss further distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa by saving 75 men, becoming the

neg: Desmond Doss nationwide in the U.S. on November 4, 2016, to positive reviews. Doss is portrayed by Andrew Garfield, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. Desmond's wife, Dorothy, is played by Teresa Palmer. Doss was profiled in a three part TV series by It Is Written in November 2016. Doss is the subject of four biographical books: Doss has been featured in major publications and media including: Doss was featured in the "Medal of Honor Special" comic written by Doug Murray and published by Dark Horse Comics. The comic was a special edition of the

neg: Hacksaw Ridge as a "wonderful symbol of embodying the idea of live and let live no matter what your ideology is, no matter what your value system is, just to allow other people to be who they are and allow yourself to be who you are." He found the idea of playing a real superhero, as compared to his past roles playing Spider-Man in "The Amazing Spider-Man" and its sequel, much more inspiring. Garfield admitted that he cried the first time he read the screenplay. He visited Doss' hometown and touched his various tools. Gibson was drawn to Garfield the first time

neg: Hacksaw Ridge Medal of Honor citation covered his actions over a period of about three weeks (April 29 to May 21). James Horner was originally approached to compose the score for the film but was replaced by John Debney after Horner's untimely death in 2015. Debney was himself replaced by Rupert Gregson-Williams after his score was rejected before Hacksaw Ridge was set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival. When composing the music Gregson-Williams commented: "The soundtrack is really in two parts. A lovely romance blossoms as Desmond discovers both the love of his life and his faith. The second half of

neg: Desmond Doss rendered him completely deaf in 1976, he was given 100% disability; he was able to regain his hearing after receiving a cochlear implant in 1988. Despite the severity of his injuries, Doss managed to raise a family on a small farm in Rising Fawn, Georgia. Doss married Dorothy Pauline Schutte on August 17, 1942, and they had one child, Desmond "Tommy" Doss Jr., born in 1946. Dorothy died on November 17, 1991, from a car accident. Doss remarried on July 1, 1993, to Frances May Duman. After being hospitalized for difficulty breathing, Doss died on March 23, 2006, at his

neg: Hacksaw Ridge he saw his performance in "The Social Network". Palmer wanted a role in the film so badly that she auditioned via phone, and sent the recording to Gibson. She heard nothing back for three months, until Gibson called Palmer to tell her in a Skype chat that he had cast her in the role of Dorothy, Doss' wife. Principal photography started on September 29, 2015, and lasted for 59 days, ending in December of that year. Filming took place entirely in Australia. The film was based at Fox Studios in Sydney, after producers vigorously scouted for locations around the country.

neg: Hacksaw Ridge rights in the process. However, Doss died in 2006, after which producer Bill Mechanic acquired and then sold the rights to Walden Media, which developed the project along with producer David Permut. Gregory Crosby and Steve Longi served as co-producers. Walden Media insisted on a PG-13 version of the battle, and Mechanic spent years working to buy the rights back. After acquiring the rights, Mechanic approached Mel Gibson, and wanted him to create a concoction of violence and faith, as he did with "The Passion of the Christ" (2004). Gibson turned down the offer twice, as he previously did with

neg: Hacksaw Ridge "a brilliant return for Mel Gibson, which confirms his position as a director with a singular talent for spectacle and a sure way with actors." In "The Film Lawyers", Samar Khan called "Hacksaw Ridge" "fantastic," and emphasised "just how wonderful it is to have Gibson back in a more prominent position in Hollywood, hopefully with the demons of his past behind him. If "Hacksaw Ridge" is any indication, we are poised for a future filled with great films from the visionary director." "The Daily Telegraph" awarded four stars, and added: ""Hacksaw Ridge" is a fantastically moving and bruising war film

neg: Hacksaw Ridge that hits you like a raw topside of beef in the face – a kind of primary-coloured Guernica that flourishes on a big screen with a crowd." "The Guardian" also awarded the film four stars, and stated that Gibson had "absolutely hit "Hacksaw Ridge" out of the park." "The Australian"s reviewer was equally positive, stating that, as a director, "Gibson's approach is bold and fearless; this represents his best work to date behind the camera." Rex Reed of "Observer" rated it with four stars, and called it "the best war film since "Saving Private Ryan"... [I]t is violent, harrowing, heartbreaking

neg: Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie ‡ Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie The Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie is a retired award that was handed out to people working in the motion picture industry by the Broadcast Film Critics Association at their annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards from 2012 to 2016. 2012: Daniel Craig – "Skyfall" as James Bond 2013: Mark Wahlberg – "Lone Survivor" as Marcus Luttrell "'2014: Bradley Cooper – "American Sniper" as Chris Kyle ‡ 2015: Tom Hardy – "" as Max Rockatansky "'2016: Andrew Garfield – "Hacksaw Ridge" as Desmond

neg: Urasoe Castle castle and the ridge it was built upon were also a Japanese defensive position during the Battle of Okinawa. Desmond Doss earned his Medal of Honor by lowering injured men down the cliff on the North side of the castle. Many scholars have traditionally seen the establishment of Shuri as royal capital as bringing with it great changes and developments in the representation of the monarchy. However, some scholars today believe that "the form for the royal capital at Shuri, which included a central palace ("seiden"), a plaza for gathering allied elites and subjects, a ritual area, a large external

neg: Desmond Doss shrapnel embedded in his body. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Okinawa. After the war, Doss initially planned to continue his career in carpentry, but extensive damage to his left arm made him unable to do so. In 1946, Doss was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which he had contracted on Leyte. He underwent treatment for five and a half years – which cost him a lung and five ribs – before being discharged from the hospital in August 1951 with 90% disability. Doss continued to receive treatment from the military, but after an overdose of antibiotics

neg: Desmond Doss World War II, Doss was employed as a joiner at a shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. Doss entered military service, despite being offered a deferment for his shipyard work, on April 1, 1942, at Camp Lee, Virginia. He was sent to Fort Jackson in South Carolina for training with the reactivated 77th Infantry Division. Meanwhile, his brother Harold served aboard the USS "Lindsey". Doss refused to kill an enemy soldier or carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist. He consequently became a medic assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th

neg: Hacksaw Ridge in China in November, and in the United Kingdom in 2017, with IM Global handling international sales. On July 28, 2016, Lionsgate released the only official trailer for Hacksaw Ridge which garnered millions of views. In partnership with Disabled American Veterans, Gibson screened the film at both the DAV National Convention and VFW National Convention in August 2016 to raise awareness of veterans' issues. Within the same month, Gibson also appeared at Pastor Greg Laurie's SoCal Harvest in Anaheim, California to promote the film. A number of Seventh-day Adventist ministries offered free copies of the "Hero of Hacksaw Ridge" book

neg: Desmond Doss was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, to William Thomas Doss (1893–1989), a carpenter, and Bertha Edward Doss (née Oliver) (1899–1983), a homemaker and shoe factory worker. His mother raised him as a devout Seventh-day Adventist and instilled Sabbath-keeping, nonviolence, and a vegetarian lifestyle in his upbringing. He grew up in the Fairview Heights area of Lynchburg, Virginia, alongside his older sister Audrey and younger brother Harold. Doss attended the Park Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church school until the eighth grade, and subsequently found a job at the Lynchburg Lumber Company to support his family during the Great Depression. Before the outbreak of

neg: Conscientious objection in the United States enlisting with the intention of becoming a combat medic, Doss tried to claim noncombatant status but was told that the military did not recognize the designation. He was informed that he should register as a conscientious objector. Doss personally preferred to be called a "conscientious cooperator" because he would willingly serve his country, wear a uniform, salute the flag, and help with the war effort. Nevertheless, Doss accepted the designation "conscientious objector" in order to join the army and avoid a Section 8 discharge on account of his religious convictions. On October 12, 1945, Desmond Doss received the Medal of

neg: Hacksaw Ridge and unforgettable. And yes, it was directed by Mel Gibson. He deserves a medal, too" Michael Smith of "Tulsa World" called "Hacksaw Ridge" a "moving character study" and praised both the direction and acting: "It's truly remarkable how Gibson can film scenes of such heartfelt emotion with such sweet subtlety as easily as he stages some of the most vicious, visual scenes of violence that you will ever see. ... "Hacksaw Ridge" is beautiful and brutal, and that's a potent combination for a movie about a man determined to serve his country, as well as his soul." IGN critic Alex

neg: S. Craig Zahler be written by Drew Goddard and the film will be directed by Ridley Scott. On February 1, 2017, "Variety" confirmed that Zahler will direct "Dragged Across Concrete", a film about police brutality. The film will star Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn, who previously worked together in the former's 2016 film "Hacksaw Ridge". As a metal musician, Zahler is better known by his stage name Czar. As a soundtrack composer and in the synthesizer project Binary Reptile, he uses his real name. Charnel Valley Realmbuilder Jeff Herriott & S. Craig Zahler / Binary Reptile S. Craig Zahler Steven Craig Zahler (born

neg: Seventh-day Adventism in popular culture the US Post Office commemorating Medal of Honor winners included reference on the backing sheet to Seventh-day Adventist US Army medic Desmond Doss who was the only winner of the American's highest decoration for bravery who refused to kill or carry any weapon, beliefs that were informed by his Adventist faith. The stamp was also available as a cover with Doss's story and image of Doss receiving the Metal of Honor from President Truman. While not mentioning the church or a high profile member, the October 1998 "Giving and Sharing an American Tradition" USPS stamp has a deep Adventist connection.

neg: LaRoy Doss LaRoy Doss LaRoy S. Doss (October 6, 1936 – September 7, 2004) was an American college basketball player and businessman. He was the first African-American player in Saint Mary's College history and their first to be named West Coast Conference player of the year. Doss was an All-City forward at Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco. He went to nearby Saint Mary's in Moraga, California, where he played from 1956 to 1959. Doss was a three-year starter (freshmen were not eligible to play at this time) and was named second team All-West Coast Athletic Conference (WCAC) in each of

neg: Hacksaw Ridge were acquired by Bliss Media, a Shanghai-based film production and distribution company. "Hacksaw Ridge" is the first film directed by Gibson since "Apocalypto" in 2006, and marks a departure from his previous films, such as "Apocalypto" and "Braveheart", in which the protagonists acted violently. Robert Schenkkan made the initial draft and Randall Wallace, who was previously attached to direct the film, rewrote the script. Andrew Knight polished the revised script. Gibson's partner Bruce Davey also produced the film, along with Paul Currie. The cast – Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Rachel Griffiths, Richard Roxburgh, Luke

neg: Beirut (band) played in the Brooklyn-based band Total Slacker. Returning from Europe Condon enrolled at the University of New Mexico, where he studied Portuguese and photography. Condon recorded most of the material for "Gulag Orkestar" alone in his bedroom, finishing the album in a studio with Jeremy Barnes (Neutral Milk Hotel, A Hawk and a Hacksaw) and Heather Trost (A Hawk and a Hacksaw), who became early contributors to the band. Ba Da Bing! records signed Condon on the strength of the recordings. Condon recruited friends to play "Gulag Orkestar"'s first live shows in New York in May 2006. Beirut's first music

neg: Dragged Across Concrete underworld to gain their just due, but instead find far more than they wanted awaiting them in the shadows. On February 1, 2017, S. Craig Zahler came on board to direct "Dragged Across Concrete" from a screenplay he had written. A film about police brutality, it would star Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn, who both worked together in the 2016 film "Hacksaw Ridge". Keith Kjarval of Unified Pictures produced the film along with Zahler and Dallas Sonnier of Cinestate, Assemble Media's Jack Heller, and Sefton Fincham of Look to the Sky Films, with Kjarval's Unified Film Fund financing. In May

neg: Apocalypto was the last film Gibson directed until 2016's "Hacksaw Ridge" ten years later. Set in Veracruz, Los Tuxtla around the year 1511, "Apocalypto" portrays the journey of a young man named Jaguar Paw, an early Mesoamerican hunter and his fellow tribesmen who were captured by an invading force after the devastation of their village. They also must escape human sacrifice at a time when the Maya civilization is about to end. The film was a box office success, grossing over $120 million worldwide, and received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising Gibson's direction, Dean Semler's cinematography, the performances of the

neg: Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds (born November 22, 1947) is an American former football player who played for the University of Tennessee, and started out as a fullback and changed to linebacker. He was a first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1970 NFL Draft and played there 11 years before going to the San Francisco 49ers in 1981. He played with the Niners four more years and won two Super Bowls with them: Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX. He wore the number 64 throughout his career. He played in a total of 13

neg: Teresa Palmer Teresa Palmer Teresa Mary Palmer (born 26 February 1986) is an Australian actress, writer, and model, best known for her roles in "Warm Bodies", "Lights Out" and "Hacksaw Ridge". She starred in, co-wrote and co-produced "The Ever After" with her husband, Mark Webber. Palmer was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. She is the only child of Kevin Palmer, an investor, and Paula Sanders, a former nurse and missionary. Her parents divorced in 1989 when she was three. She has a stepmother, Kaaren Palmer, as well as two half-sisters and two stepbrothers, who lived with her father. Palmer stated

neg: Jim Duggan 1991 Duggan appeared in the "Harry and the Henderson"s TV series' 16th episode. Duggan appears in the sixth episode of the second season of "GamesMaster" in the UK, where he played WWF on the Super Nintendo against a boy he picked from the crowd, Hacksaw played as Macho Man Randy Savage and was beaten. Duggan also appeared in the season five finale of "Duck Dynasty". Duggan and former WWF announcer Sean Mooney began recording a weekly podcast on the MLW Radio Network called "Primetime with Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Sean Mooney". Duggan left the podcast after 18 episodes leaving Mooney

neg: D. S. Ravindra Doss captioned as "A Magazine by Journalists for Journalists". D. S. Ravindra Doss D. S. Ravindra Doss (20 November 1945 – 22 June 2012) was a senior Indian journalist, and founder and president of the Tamil Nadu Union of Journalists. He was also Vice President of All India Journalists. Although journalism was the largest part of his career, Doss was also a writer, social activist, and political critic. He wrote more than 1,000 articles in different Tamil magazines and daily newspapers. He authored more than 15 books, mainly on social issues and Indian cinema. He was the editor and publisher of

neg: D. S. Ravindra Doss D. S. Ravindra Doss D. S. Ravindra Doss (20 November 1945 – 22 June 2012) was a senior Indian journalist, and founder and president of the Tamil Nadu Union of Journalists. He was also Vice President of All India Journalists. Although journalism was the largest part of his career, Doss was also a writer, social activist, and political critic. He wrote more than 1,000 articles in different Tamil magazines and daily newspapers. He authored more than 15 books, mainly on social issues and Indian cinema. He was the editor and publisher of the monthly Tamil magazine "Tamil Thendral", which was

neg: Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds breakfast on game day he would show up wearing his jersey, helmet and Eye black. Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds (born November 22, 1947) is an American former football player who played for the University of Tennessee, and started out as a fullback and changed to linebacker. He was a first-round draft pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1970 NFL Draft and played there 11 years before going to the San Francisco 49ers in 1981. He played with the Niners four more years and won two Super Bowls with them: Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX.

neg: Mark S. Doss Mark S. Doss Mark Steven Doss (born July 2, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a Grammy Award-winning African-American bass-baritone, specializing in opera, concert and recital. He has performed major roles with many international opera companies, including Milan's La Scala, Vienna State Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, Brussels' La Monnaie, Canadian Opera Company, and Oper Frankfurt. He divides his time between Toronto, Ontario and Erie, Pennsylvania. Mark S. Doss was born on July 2, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Cleveland's East Technical High School, where in addition to

neg: Mark S. Doss continues to give occasional vocal master classes and to work with apprentice artists engaged with professional opera companies. Mark S. Doss Mark Steven Doss (born July 2, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a Grammy Award-winning African-American bass-baritone, specializing in opera, concert and recital. He has performed major roles with many international opera companies, including Milan's La Scala, Vienna State Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin, Brussels' La Monnaie, Canadian Opera Company, and Oper Frankfurt. He divides his time between Toronto, Ontario and Erie, Pennsylvania. Mark S. Doss was born

neg: Hacksaw Ridge once again shows his staggering gifts as a filmmaker, able to juxtapose savagery with aching tenderness." In contrast, Matt Zoller Seitz for RogerEbert.com gave the film 2.5 stars, and described the film as "a movie at war with itself." "Hacksaw Ridge" won Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Garfield and Best Sound Editing at the Academy Awards. The film won Best Editing and was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Garfield, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Sound and Best Makeup and Hair at the British Academy

neg: Andrew Garfield Universe, sequels to the latter film were scrapped, and the role was later taken on by Tom Holland in a reboot. Arachnologists Yuri M. Marusik and Alireza Zamani honored Garfield's portrayal of the role by naming a new species of crevice weaver spider, "Pritha garfieldi", after him. Following a year-long absence from the screen, Garfield had starring roles in two films of 2016, Martin Scorsese's drama "Silence" and Mel Gibson's war film "Hacksaw Ridge". In the former, based on Shūsaku Endō's 1966 novel of the same name, Garfield played Sebastião Rodrigues, a Portuguese Jesuit priest in the seventeenth century who

neg: Tandon Doss Tandon Doss Tandon Mic Doss (born September 22, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the Indiana University Hoosiers. He graduated in the class of 2008 from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Doss was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. In his freshman season, Doss played in just 8 games, recording 14 receptions for 189 yards with a touchdown. In his sophomore season, Doss started all 12 regular season games, recording 77 receptions for 962 yards and 5 touchdowns. With Indiana coming off a

neg: LaRoy Doss close of his college career, Doss did not play professionally. He did enjoy a long career in business, owning several automobile dealerships throughout Northern California. In 1978, Doss was honored as one of the top 100 black businessmen in America by Black Enterprise magazine. Doss died on September 7, 2004. LaRoy Doss LaRoy S. Doss (October 6, 1936 – September 7, 2004) was an American college basketball player and businessman. He was the first African-American player in Saint Mary's College history and their first to be named West Coast Conference player of the year. Doss was an All-City forward at

neg: Medical Cadet Corps under military dictatorships declined when more democratic governments gained power. The MCC continued to operate locally in some areas but with an emphasis on disaster response and collaboration with Adventist Community Services rather than pre-induction military medical training. <BR>Uniform Patches - 1950s In 1950 a 10-day summer camp training program was held at Grand Ledge, Michigan on the Michigan Conference camp meeting grounds. Named for Desmond T. Doss, the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor, this camp became an annual event until about 1970. Doss himself frequently attended, an attraction that helped bring more young men to

neg: Great Lakes Adventist Academy with Lansing and Grand Ledge Adventist Elementary Schools to form a K-12 school in 1982. It then became Mid-Michigan Adventist Academy and operated as a K-10 school until 1989, when it was also merged into GLAA. Elementary school students were transferred to the newly opened Greater Lansing Adventist School. The campus also hosted annual summer camps for Adventist youths throughout the state and region. During the 1950s it was the site of Camp Doss, named after Desmond Doss, where Medical Cadet Corps basic training took place. The property was sold in 1988 just prior to the merger and buildings torn

neg: Desmond Tutu (footballer) December 2017 in an 8-0 victory over Tonga national football team. Tutu played the whole 90 minutes. Besides Tonga he also played against Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu during the Pacific Games. Tutu was named after Desmond Tutu, the South African Anglican cleric and theologian known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. Desmond Tutu (footballer) Desmond Tutu (born 29 September 1997) is a Solomon Islands footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Henderson Eels in the Telekom S-League and the Solomon Islands national football team. Tutu started his career at the same club where he

neg: Hacksaw Ridge the movie is brutal...We wanted to reflect his spirituality without being pious, and his bravery without celebrating violence." The film's accompanying score was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, with an orchestra of 70 musicians and a 36-voice choir conducted by Cliff Masterson. The world premiere of "Hacksaw Ridge" occurred on September 4, 2016, at the 73rd Venice Film Festival, where it received a 10-minute standing ovation. The film was released in Australia on November 3, 2016, by Icon Film Distribution, and in the United States on November 4, 2016, by Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment. It was released by Bliss Media

neg: Hacksaw Ridge Welch gave a score of 8/10, praising it as "one of the most successful war films of recent memory," and "at times horrifying, inspiring, and heart-wrenching." Mike Ryan of "Uproxx" gave the film a positive review, praising Gibson's direction and saying, "There are two moments during the second half of Mel Gibson's "Hacksaw Ridge" when I literally jumped out of my seat in terror. The film's depiction of war is the best I've seen since "Saving Private Ryan"." Peter Travers of "Rolling Stone" gave the film 3.5 stars, writing, "Thanks to some of the greatest battle scenes ever filmed, Gibson

neg: Mike Doss Mike Doss Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons during the early 2000s. He played college football for The Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of a national championship team. The Indianapolis Colts chose him in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the Colts, Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Was a member of the Colts Super Bowl XLI team in its win over

neg: Laura Pitt-Pulford Theatre in Leicester and earned a UK Theatre Award nomination for her performance of Maria. Pitt-Pulford starred in Craig Revel Horwood’s production of "Sunset Boulevard" in 2008 in the role of Betty alongside Ben Goddard and Kathryn Evans who played Norma Desmond at the Watermill Theatre and the Comedy Theatre. Pitt-Pulford also played Irene Molloy in 2012’s Leicester Curve production of "Hello Dolly!" with Michael Xavier and Janie Dee. Pitt-Pulford has also had guest roles in TV dramas "Father Brown" (where she played Scarlett Dreyfuss) and "Doctors" (Tina Hempsey). Laura Pitt-Pulford Laura Pitt-Pulford is a British actress, best known for

neg: Hacksaw Ridge review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 86% based on 245 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, ""Hacksaw Ridge" uses a real-life pacifist's legacy to lay the groundwork for a gripping wartime tribute to faith, valor, and the courage of remaining true to one's convictions." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 71 out of 100, based on 47 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave it a

neg: 2013 Green Bay Packers season open Tandon Doss for 63 yards. It appeared that Jerron McMillian slipped while covering Doss. On the very next play, Flacco found Desmond Clark for an 18-yard TD to make it 19-17 with 2:04 remaining. The Packers preserved the 2-point lead with a 52-yard pass to Jermichael Finley on 3rd and 3 and with a 4-yard run by Eddie Lacy on 3rd and 2. With the 19-17 win, the Packers went above .500 for the first time in the 2013 season with a 3-2 record. After the game, Randall Cobb would be put on IR with designation to return, and

neg: 89th Academy Awards Actress for Emma Stone and Best Director for Damien Chazelle. "Hacksaw Ridge" and "Manchester by the Sea" won two awards each with Casey Affleck winning Best Actor for the latter. Viola Davis won the Best Supporting Actress honor for "Fences". The telecast garnered 33 million viewers in the United States. The nominees for the 89th Academy Awards were announced on January 24, 2017, via global live stream from the Academy. "La La Land" received the most nominations with a record-tying fourteen (1950's "All About Eve" and 1997's "Titanic" also achieved this distinction); "Arrival" and "Moonlight" came in second with eight

neg: Doss High School the mid-1970s. The school was built to relieve overcrowding from Butler, Fairdale, Western, Pleasure Ridge Park and Valley High Schools. The building opened in the Fall of 1967 at 7601 Saint Andrews Church Road. It began with the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. The first graduating class was in 1971. The first class to complete grades 7 through 12 was in 1973. During the 1990s as the Jefferson County (KY) Public Schools moved their Career and Technical Education Programs into the local high schools Doss became the recipient of three magnet programs: Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, and Pre-Engineering. Currently, Doss

neg: Tandon Doss reserve on August 29, 2014, with an ankle injury. He was waived on August 29, 2015 as part of the first preseason roster cuts. Tandon Doss Tandon Mic Doss (born September 22, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the Indiana University Hoosiers. He graduated in the class of 2008 from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Doss was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. In his freshman season, Doss played in just 8 games, recording 14 receptions for 189 yards with a touchdown. In

neg: Nate Doss Nate Doss Nate Doss is a professional disc golfer, currently ranked fourth in the world. Doss has won three world championships (2005, 2007, 2011). With his win in 2011, Doss became only the second person with three MPO world championships, after Ken Climo's 12. In addition to his three world championships, Doss became the first Discraft sponsored player to win the sport's most prestigious event, the United States Disc Golf Championship, in 2008. Doss first played disc golf when he was seven years old, and by the time he was eleven, he was hooked. Success wasn't too far behind. In

neg: Luke Bracey Luke Bracey Luke Bracey (born 26 April 1989) is an Australian actor, known for his work in films such as "Monte Carlo", "", "The November Man", "Point Break" and "Hacksaw Ridge", and for television series such as "Westside" and "Home and Away". Bracey appeared in the 2011 film "Monte Carlo", and played Aaron on "Dance Academy". Bracey played Cobra Commander in "" (2013), replacing Joseph Gordon-Levitt from , and starred in lead roles in the 2014 films "The November Man" and "The Best of Me", the latter based on a novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. In 2015,

neg: Mike Doss in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. In that season, he started 15 games at strong safety, amassing 101 tackles and three interceptions. Doss was released by the Colts after the 2006 season. On April 4, 2007 Doss was signed to a one-year contract by the Minnesota Vikings. He played in eight games. Doss was then signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on December 9, 2008 after the team released defensive end Josh Mallard. He was released by the team on April 27, 2009. Key In 2005, Mike Doss founded The Michael A. Doss Foundation (Make A Difference campaign).

neg: Desmond Rought-Rought surname originated with their father, who was born Albert William Rought Whitta. His maternal grandfather William Rought left him the family hatters and furriers business in Brandon on the condition that he adopted the surname Rought. He became Albert William Rought-Rought. Desmond Rought-Rought died in a car accident in Cambridge on 7 January 1970, which also claimed the life of his wife. Desmond Rought-Rought Desmond Charles Rought-Rought (3 May 1912 – 7 January 1970) was an English cricketer active in first-class cricket from 1934–1947, but was mostly associated with minor counties cricket where he played for Norfolk. Rought-Rought made his

neg: Susan Desmond-Hellmann Susan Desmond-Hellmann Susan Desmond-Hellmann is an American oncologist and biotechnology leader who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She was previously Chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the first woman to hold the position, and Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Distinguished Professor, and before that president of product development at Genentech, where she played a role in the development of the first gene-targeted cancer drugs, Avastin and Herceptin. Desmond-Hellmann grew up in Reno, Nevada, as one of seven children. Her father worked as a pharmacist and her mother was an English

neg: Lorenzo Doss Lorenzo Doss Lorenzo Doss (born April 22, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulane before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Doss was on the Broncos Super Bowl 50 championship team after they beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10. Doss attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was a letterman in football, baseball and track. A teammate of Leonard Fournette, Doss helped lead the Purple Knights to a combined 26-18 record with a

neg: Mark S. Doss 1993, Doss received a Grammy Award, (Best Opera Recording category) for his performance on the Deutsche Grammophon recording of Handel's "Semele", conducted by John Nelson. In 1986 he won First Prize in the International Verdi Competition in Busseto, Italy, as well as being a Metropolitan Opera Finalist Winner that same year. In 1987 he received The National Institute for Music Theatre's George London Opera Prize. Between 1995 and 1997, Doss held the position of Associate Professor of Voice at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He left the post in 1997 to avoid conflicts with his performance schedule. Doss

neg: Mark S. Doss di Verona as Escamillo in "Carmen", Balstrode in "Peter Grimes" with the Teatro Regio di Torino, Jochanaan at Bologna's Teatro Comunale, and Escamillo at the Teatro Municipale di Salerno. Doss had also been contracted for a return performance with the Canadian Opera Company in the fall of 2011. When he is not touring, Doss divides his time between residences in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Pennsylvania. He is married to Dawn Rivard and has two sons from previous relationships. Doss is the recipient of Planet Africa's 2011 Entertainment Award for his many achievements as a positive role model for youths. In

neg: Doss Richerson high school and college. In 1976, Doss Richerson died of a blood clot to the brain after sustaining a head injury from a three story fall from a building that he was painting. Doss Richerson William Joshua Doss Richerson (died 1976) was an athlete, with skills in shot put, discus, javelin, and football. He played for the American Football League, on the Chicago Bulls football team in the 1926 year. He was married to Kansas City, Missouri artist Modesta Pearl Dorset Richerson. Together, they had two children, Billy Doss Richerson and Vallie Jean Richerson Medlin. Richerson's mother wrote a biography

neg: Christian pacifism Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1914. The official policy allows for military service in non-combative roles such as medical corps much like Seventh-day Adventist Desmond Doss who was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor and one of only three so honored, and other supportive roles which do not require to kill or carry a weapon. From the beginning of the First World War, Christian pacifist organizations emerged to support Christians in denominations other than the historic peace churches. The first was the interdenominational Fellowship of Reconciliation ("FoR"), founded in Britain in 1915 but soon joined by sister

neg: 89th Academy Awards Tony wins. At the age of thirty-two years and thirty-eight days, Damien Chazelle became the youngest person to win Best Director; Norman Taurog was only two hundred and twenty-two days older than Chazelle when he won Best Director for the 1931 comedy "Skippy". Kevin O'Connell finally ended the longest losing streak in Oscar history after 20 unsuccessful nominations for sound mixing, winning for "Hacksaw Ridge". "Moonlight"s Dede Gardner became the first woman to win twice for producing, following her previous Best Picture win for "12 Years a Slave". Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double

neg: Desmond Sacco Desmond Sacco Desmond Sacco is a South African businessman. He serves as Chairman and Managing Director of Assore Limited (). Desmond Sacco was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. His father, Guido Sacco, founded the Assore Group in 1928. He received a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of South Africa, where he played cricket and hockey. In 1968, Sacco joined the Assore Group, a public company traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange founded by his father four decades earlier. He was appointed to its Board of Directors in 1974, and has served as its Chairman and Managing Director

neg: Bill Doss began to pool their musical influences, Hart being a proponent of experimentalism, Doss of 60's pop such as The Beatles, the Beach Boys and The Zombies. After the release of the second The Olivia Tremor Control album, "Black Foliage", the band broke up in 2000. Doss went on to restart The Sunshine Fix. That band's first full-length album, "Age of the Sun", was released in 2002. In 2004, TSF released the less well received "Green Imagination" (which featured artwork and videos by Kevin Evans). Doss began touring with The Apples in Stereo in early 2006, playing keyboards. He appeared on

neg: 68W part of an ongoing administrative revision of Army Enlisted MOSs—MOS 91W was redesignated 68W. Notable Medal of Honor recipients who served as combat medics include Desmond Doss, Joseph G. LaPointe Jr., Thomas W. Bennett, and Gary M. Rose. After completion of Basic Combat Training, soldiers training for 68W10 ship to Fort Sam Houston, Texas for Advanced Individual Training (AIT). The AIT or job training may last for 16 to 68 weeks, depending what additional skill training is completed. Training includes a combination of lecture, hands-on, and practical field exercises with many skills—including starting intravenous lines—practiced on each other. The first

neg: Gloria Swanson But it was not until 1950 when "Sunset Boulevard" was released (earning her yet another Academy Award nomination) that she achieved mass recognition again. After Mae West, Mary Pickford and Pola Negri all declined the role, Swanson starred in 1950's "Sunset Boulevard", portraying Norma Desmond, a faded silent movie star who falls in love with the younger screenwriter Joe Gillis, played by William Holden. Desmond lives in the past, assisted by her butler Max, played by Erich von Stroheim. Her dreams of a comeback are subverted as she becomes delusional. There are cameos from actors of the silent era in