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Protesters gather outside TIFF premiere of documentary about retired Israeli general

Protests at TIFF highlight concerns that the documentary may portray Israel's offensive in Gaza positively amid ongoing conflict that has caused over 64,000 Palestinian deaths, officials said.

  • The documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue' premiered at TIFF on September 10, 2025, in Toronto amid protests outside Roy Thomson Hall.
  • The film depicts retired Israeli general Noam Tibon's rescue of his family from Hamas terrorists who attacked kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023.
  • TIFF initially pulled the film last month over security and footage-rights concerns but reinstated it after reaching an agreement with director Barry Avrich.
  • Avrich emphasized the importance of acknowledging complex narratives from all perspectives, while Tibon expressed hope that the film encourages viewers to consider what they would do to protect their own families.
  • The film sparked protests from pro-Palestinian groups accusing it of Israeli propaganda and counter-protests from Israeli supporters, highlighting ongoing tensions over the Israeli-Gaza conflict.
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Oct. 7 doc ‘The Road Between’ us to get theatrical release next month

TORONTO - A documentary about a retired Israeli general’s Oct. 7 rescue mission will hit theatres mere weeks after its Toronto premiere was met with protesters.

·Waterloo, Canada
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Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post
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October 7 filmmaker receives three-minute standing ovation at Toronto film fest

Pro-Palestinian protesters outside the screening of "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" passed without incident.

·Jerusalem, Israel
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Arutz ShevaArutz Sheva
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Protesters clash at TIFF over Oct. 7 Hamas attack documentary premiere

Protests erupt at Toronto International Film Festival as film on the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre premieres. Police keep pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian Arab groups apart.

·Israel
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The Globe & MailThe Globe & Mail
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TIFF premiere of Oct. 7 documentary The Road Between Us met with protests, standing ovation

Festival’s most controversial debut went off largely without incident

·Canada
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The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter
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Toronto Film Fest Hit by Protest Over Oct. 7 Doc as Israeli, Palestinian Flags, Accusations Fly

Opposition documentary the Road Between Us competed for attention Hollywood stars TIFF launched movies at nearby theaters.

·Los Angeles, United States
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CTV NewsCTV News
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Protesters gather outside TIFF premiere of documentary about retired Israeli general

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters are gathering outside the theatre where a documentary about a retired Israeli general’s mission to save his family from Hamas is due to screen at the Toronto International Film Festival.

·Canada
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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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