Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

PG-13

Released Jul 15, 2022

1 hr. 37 min.

Documentary

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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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Critics Consensus

Inspirational and unabashedly political, Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down pays passionate tribute to its resilient subject.

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Jim

Inspiring, emotional, educational documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/22

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Cynthia F

So inspirational. Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/22

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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

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Alex B

Great film making techniques! Great story! Great couple!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/22

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Paul A

Beautiful & inspiring!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/21/22

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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

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Julie Cohen

Director

Betsy West

Director

Gabby Giffords

Self

Mark Kelly

Self

Lisa Erspamer

Producer

Sam Jinishian

Producer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Executive Producer: Amy Entelis, Courtney Sexton, Ian Orefice, Alexandra Johnes
Distributor: Briarcliff Entertainment
Production Co: Lisa Erspamer Entertainment, Time Studios, Storyville Films
Rating: PG-13 (Gun Violence|Thematic Material|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2022, Limited

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