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Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

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Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence. Featuring extensive vérité filming of Gabby and her husband, astronaut-turned-Senator Mark Kelly; interviews with Barack Obama and other friends and colleagues; and exclusive access to stunning videos taken in the weeks following her near-death, this film is the story of a rising star transformed by gun violence, and a close-up portrait of the marriage that sustains her.
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Inspirational and unabashedly political, Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down pays passionate tribute to its resilient subject.

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Lena Wilson TheWrap 07/15/2022
The film’s editor deftly assembles Giffords’ complex history, juggling both her and her exceptional husband with aplomb. But “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” might have benefitted from a bit more rearranging. Go to Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 07/15/2022
3/4
This documentary is about resilience and advocacy, but most of all it is a love story. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 07/14/2022
“Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” never fully escapes its branded-content vibes, but as a parallel love story and back-to-battle story, it succeeds... Go to Full Review Tom O'Brien Next Best Picture 12/17/2022
7/10
“Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” is, at its core, a love story skillfully told in an inspiring and utterly heartwarming manner. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 11/09/2022
4/5
Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down is a profile in resilience and another solid documentary from Julie Cohen and Betsy West. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 09/22/2022
Moving and inspirational, Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down should be required viewing for anyone facing seemingly impossible challenges. This documentary has some politics, but it's more of a story about courage and becoming stronger after major setbacks. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim 07/27/2022 Inspiring, emotional, educational documentary. See more Cynthia F 07/24/2022 So inspirational. Loved it. See more Virginia B 07/22/2022 She is such an inspiration and so brave to share her journey and her darkest days See more Alex B 07/21/2022 Great film making techniques! Great story! Great couple! See more Paul A 07/20/2022 Beautiful & inspiring! See more Michael 07/20/2022 Beautifully crafted movie. A powerful, tough story that provides a look at a woman of steadfast determination, and a couple deeply committed to each other. Shines a bright light on the problem of gun violence in our country. See more Read all reviews
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Julie Cohen

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Betsy West

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Gabby Giffords

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Mark Kelly

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Lisa Erspamer

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Sam Jinishian

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Synopsis Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence. Featuring extensive vérité filming of Gabby and her husband, astronaut-turned-Senator Mark Kelly; interviews with Barack Obama and other friends and colleagues; and exclusive access to stunning videos taken in the weeks following her near-death, this film is the story of a rising star transformed by gun violence, and a close-up portrait of the marriage that sustains her.
Director
Julie Cohen, Betsy West
Producer
Lisa Erspamer, Sam Jinishian
Distributor
Briarcliff Entertainment
Production Co
Storyville Films, Lisa Erspamer Entertainment, Time Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Gun Violence|Thematic Material|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 37m
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