Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

    Genre
    Documentary
  • |
    • Runtime
    95 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2022
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Betsy West
DIRECTED BY:
Julie Cohen
CAST INCLUDES:
Mark Kelly, Gabrielle Giffords

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Boasting a perfect critics score of 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN explores the story of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffods and her inspirational recovery from an assassination attempt in 2011, and her progress in the battle against gun violence ever since. Created by RBG and JULIA documentary filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West, GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN remains eternally relevant and resonant in its power to inspire us to persevere through hardships, and fight for what we believe in.

SYNOPSIS

Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the inspiring 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 champions in the battle against gun violence.

Featuring extensive footage of Gabby and her husband, astronaut-turned-Senator Mark Kelly; interviews with former President Barack Obama and other friends and colleagues; and exclusive access to stunning videos taken in the weeks following her near-death.

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down

    Genre
    Documentary
  • |
    • Runtime
    95 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2022
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Betsy West
DIRECTED BY
Julie Cohen
CAST INCLUDES
Mark Kelly, Gabrielle Giffords
Boasting a perfect critics score of 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN explores the story of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffods and her inspirational recovery from an assassination attempt in 2011, and her progress in the battle against gun violence ever since. Created by RBG and JULIA documentary filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West, GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN remains eternally relevant and resonant in its power to inspire us to persevere through hardships, and fight for what we believe in.

Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down tells the inspiring 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 champions in the battle against gun violence.

Featuring extensive footage of Gabby and her husband, astronaut-turned-Senator Mark Kelly; interviews with former President Barack Obama and other friends and colleagues; and exclusive access to stunning videos taken in the weeks following her near-death.
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