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Mel Gibson’s shares his views on Desmond Doss: Part 1

“He’s a very heroic character – our great stories are about people like this.” Hollywood icon Mel Gibson discusses why he finds Desmond Doss so inspirational.

Producer Bill Mechanic at the Hacksaw Ridge premiere: Part 1

“It’s a better story for today than it was for 1946.” Bill discusses why the events at Hacksaw Ridge remain so relevant and moving.

Mel Gibson’s shares his views on Desmond Doss: Part 2

“He would stick his life on the line, again and again and again.” What happened at Hacksaw Ridge continues to impress.

Producer Bill Mechanic at the Hacksaw Ridge premiere: Part 2

“He was prepared to die for what he believed in.” This Hollywood veteran shares why Doss’ life inspires him.

Hacksaw Ridge actors Jacob Warner and Firass Dirani

Australian actors Jacob Warner and Firass Dirani discuss their roles in Mel Gibson’s new epic while at the Australian launch.

Interview with Goran D. Kleut

Australian actor Goran D Kleut shares his thoughts while on the red carpet for the Australian launch of Hacksaw Ridge.

Teresa Palmer’s red carpet interview

“It’s beautiful, refreshing – and we need more of that in our world.” This up-and-coming Australian actor discusses the touching relationship between Dorothy and Desmond Doss.

Rachel Griffiths on Hacksaw Ridge film role: ‘He beat me and he drank’
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In this interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian actor Rachel Griffiths discusses why the tension between Doss’ parents early in the film is essential to completely convey the message. She says, “It’s not a big role but it’s important to set up that it’s the mother that creates the moral point of view for the boy. We had to establish that then our scenes [as a married couple] really show that generational trauma that war will leave.” Photo credit: Nic Walker.

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Teresa Palmer on Sunrise
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Rising star Teresa Palmer is one of the many Australians with leading roles in Hacksaw Ridge. She plays Dorothy, the young nurse who catches Desmond’s eye early in the film, and later provides the loving support he needs to overcome difficulty. In this interview with Channel 7’s Sunrise team, Teresa shares her insights into Dorothy’s personality and her critical role in this impressive true story.

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Mel Gibson’s interview with Greg Laurie
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In this interview with Greg Laurie at the SoCal Harvest Crusade in late August, Hacksaw Ridge director Mel Gibson outlines why the story of Desmond Doss needs to be shared. Elsewhere, Gibson also talks about a potential follow up to another of his powerful films with religious influence – The Passion of the Christ.

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