Overview

• Barry Avrich’s documentary about retired IDF Major-General Noam Tibon’s actions on Oct. 7 returns to TIFF after being briefly pulled over footage clearance and safety concerns.
• The film will have one public screening on Sept. 10 with no press or industry showings, according to the filmmaker.
• Avrich says TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey told him the decision to disinvite the film was a mistake, following weeks of negotiations.
• Toronto police said roughly a dozen protesters placed fake-blood-stained blankets at the TIFF sign before leaving after cautions for mischief and trespassing, with no charges laid.
• An open letter signed by more than 1,000 industry figures, including several well-known actors, criticized the initial removal and preceded TIFF’s reversal.