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‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ has impeccable timing

Political Theater, Episode 258

Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., waves to the crowd during the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade in Flagstaff, Ariz., on July 4, 2022. — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., waves to the crowd during the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Parade in Flagstaff, Ariz., on July 4, 2022. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

By Jason Dick

Posted July 13, 2022 at 11:11am

The new documentary from filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen, “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down,” comes out amid a nationwide debate about gun safety, the animating crusade of the former Arizona congresswoman, and as her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, runs for reelection in a race that will be key in this year’s midterms. It also tells a good story and has a rockin’ soundtrack. West and Cohen talk about their film on the latest Political Theater podcast.

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