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Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

Play trailer Poster for Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down PG-13 Released Jul 15, 2022 1h 37m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 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. Jul 15, 2022 Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com This documentary is about resilience and advocacy, but most of all it is a love story. Rated: 3/4 Jul 15, 2022 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times “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... Jul 14, 2022 Full Review Tom O'Brien Next Best Picture “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” is, at its core, a love story skillfully told in an inspiring and utterly heartwarming manner. Rated: 7/10 Dec 17, 2022 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down is a profile in resilience and another solid documentary from Julie Cohen and Betsy West. Rated: 4/5 Nov 9, 2022 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 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. Sep 22, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim Inspiring, emotional, educational documentary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/22 Full Review Cynthia F So inspirational. Loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/22 Full Review Virginia B She is such an inspiration and so brave to share her journey and her darkest days Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/22 Full Review Alex B Great film making techniques! Great story! Great couple! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/22 Full Review Paul A Beautiful & inspiring! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/21/22 Full Review Michael 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/21/22 Full Review 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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