Overview

• Barry Avrich’s documentary will play in more than 20 markets across the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, Montreal and West Palm Beach.
• The release is effectively a self-distribution effort, backed by The Impact Series, with a trailer now out and a theatrical-only plan as streaming and TV deals remain undecided.
• The film recounts retired Israeli general Noam Tibon’s October 7, 2023 effort to reach and save his family, blending firsthand testimony, re-enactments and militant-shot footage.
• TIFF initially withdrew its invitation over footage-clearance and safety concerns, then reinstated the film, with CEO Cameron Bailey apologizing for how the removal was handled.
• The world premiere at Roy Thomson Hall sold out and drew heavy security, protests and counter-protests outside, while receiving standing ovations inside during the post-screening Q&A.