History of The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue in Timeline

Share: FB Share X Share Reddit Share Reddit Share
The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue is a 2025 Canadian documentary film directed by Barry Avrich. The film focuses on Noam Tibon, a former Israeli general, and his efforts to rescue his family and others during the Hamas attacks on October 7. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2025, and is scheduled for theatrical release in the US and Canada on October 3, with Cineplex handling Canadian distribution and Forston Consulting managing distribution in the US.

Oct 7, 2023: Noam Tibon Rescues Family from Hamas Attack

On October 7, 2023, retired Israeli general Noam Tibon drove from Tel Aviv to Kibbutz Nahal Oz to rescue his son Amir Tibon, Amir's wife, and their two children from a Hamas attack. They were saved with the help of the army and other family members after hiding for nearly twelve hours.

August 2025: TIFF Withdraws Film Invitation

In August 2025, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) withdrew its invitation to premiere The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, citing concerns about the rights to use Hamas' footage and potential disruptions. The filmmakers expressed shock but affirmed their intention to release the film.

September 2025: Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival

In September 2025, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.