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. 

Show Notes:

• Ex-intern seeking House seat says facing gunfire cemented desire to serve
• Gun bill expands school safety spending beyond security
• Supreme Court bolsters right to carry handgun in public
• A handful of voters will decide Senate control in 2022
• Biden medal picks push partisan issues, and bipartisanship
• These 10 senators are most vulnerable six months from Election Day
• Democrats: Push to pressure Sinema won’t distract from Kelly’s 2022 Senate race
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Ready for Her Close-up
• ‘My Name Is Pauli Murray’ — portrait of an activist as a major influence