Noam Tibon, a retired Israeli military general, was startled on Oct. 7, 2023, by a message from his son, Amir, alerting him to a dire situation at their family’s kibbutz involving Hamas militants causing harm.
Reacting swiftly, Tibon decided to leverage his expertise and experience to safeguard his family, embarking on a challenging 14-hour journey to rescue his son’s family, fully unprepared for the potential risks that lay ahead.
Emphasizing the profound sacrifices made for family, Tibon shared his intense experience, which has been adapted into the documentary film The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue by director Barry Avrich, eagerly awaiting audience feedback.
Documentary’s Turbulent Journey
The film faced a tumultuous fate starting Aug. 13 when TIFF initially removed it from its scheduled screenings