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Speaking at a pre-festival event touting homegrown fare, Bailey said he regretted any “mischaracterizations� of the film.

He also said the organization is working now to clarify information and "repair relationships."

"The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" from Montreal native Barry Avrich will screen at the festival on Sept. 10.

The documentary is described on TIFF's website as a "rescue thriller" in which Avrich combines new interviews with footage from Oct. 7, recounting retired general Noam Tibon's journey to rescue his son and his family from an attack by Hamas.

This report by °µÍø½ûÇø was first published Aug. 20, 2025.