Max Cleland

Unlike a large number of soldiers who choose to put their personal beliefs aside at a time of war, Desmond T. Doss chose to remain true to his religious beliefs when summoned to serve his country and refused to take up arms against his enemies. Instead, Doss chose to save lives instead of taking them by becoming a medic, ultimately saving countless lives on the battlefield (including the lives of soldiers who had previously ridiculed and scorned him). (AllMovie)

This featurette discusses why the film is still so important. Also discusses "Windies", the GWTW fan club. New for the 70th anniversary release.

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's ten-part, 18-hour documentary series tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film. The series explores the human dimensions of the war through revelatory testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from all sides--Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam. (PBS)