Overview

• TIFF reversed its decision to withdraw The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue following negotiations between director Cameron Bailey and filmmaker Barry Avrich
• Bailey and Avrich issued a joint apology for unclear communication around the concerns that prompted the film’s initial removal
• Festival officials said they have resolved safety and legal issues related to footage allegedly recorded by Hamas fighters
• The film’s exact TIFF premiere date remains undecided, with organizers set to announce details next week despite a report of an August 20 debut
• Jewish and pro-Israel advocacy groups are pressing for greater transparency in TIFF’s programming and clearance procedures