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Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down

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 verité 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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Overview

Explore aphasia, civic engagement, gun violence. media responsibility, mental health and more with the Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down Learning Guide and Discussion Guide. These resources are appropriate for classroom use, community learning settings, homeschool learners, hybrid educational settings and independent exploration of the film.

Both guides are available in Spanish and English.

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Where to Watch

Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down is available to watch on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy theBlu-ray.

You can also request a DVD of Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down for educational purposes directly from the filmmakers.

Learning Guide

    The Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down Learning Guide is a flexible resource. Each section can be used on its own or in collaboration with other key sections. The guide is flexible and appropriate for classroom use, community learning settings, homeschool learners, hybrid educational settings and independent exploration of the film. The guide includes robust background information and helpful facilitation guidelines to set the stage for a positive learning experience. In addition to the sections listed below, it includes a Letter from Gabby Giffords and an introduction to the film.

  • The Life of Gabby Giffords: A Timeline

    Grades: 7-12

    Subject: Career Readiness, Career Studies, Civics

  • Sudden Violence, Aphasia, and a Slow Recovery

    Grades: 7-12

    Subject: Health

  • Gun Violence in the U.S.

    Grades: 7-12

    Subject: Civics, Current Events, Government, U.S. History

  • Media Responsibility

    Grades: 7-12

    Subject: Civics, Current Events, Journalism, Media Literacy

  • Mental Health

    Grades: 7-12

    Subject: Current Events, Health, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Sociology

  • Civic Engagement

    Grades: 7-12

    Subject: Civics, Current Events, English Language Arts, Government

  • Career Paths

    Grades: 7-12, College, Adult Learning

    Subject: Career Readiness, Career Studies

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Spanish Language Learning Guide

Gabby Giffords No Se Rendirá es una película impactante que da espacio para que la audiencia pueda examinar el fenómeno de la violencia con armas de fuego en los Estados Unidos y lidiar con las difíciles emociones elevadas por esta realidad.

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Discussion Guide

The Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down Discussion Guide is useful for Grades 7-12 as well as college students, community groups, and adult learning.

Facilitation Guidelines
Letter from Gabby Giffords
Introduction to the Film
The Life of Gabby Giffords: A Timeline
Congresswoman Giffords: Policies and Politics
A Tragedy in Tucson
What is Aphasia?
For Better or Worse
Gun Violence in the United States Today
Gun Violence: The Argument Continues
Giffords and Citizen Action
Resources for Further Study

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Spanish Language Discussion Guide

Ofrecemos tambien una Guía de Discusión para esta película.

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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines

These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.

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