Special Event: The Road Between Us-The Ultimate Rescue

In this riveting real-life thriller, award-winning documentarian Barry Avrich chronicles the extraordinary courage of retired Israeli general Noam Tibon on October 7, 2023. Racing from Tel Aviv to the Nahal Oz kibbutz, Noam and his wife Gali navigate a perilous path to rescue their son, daughter-in-law, and two young granddaughters from the deadly Hamas attack. Combining intimate interviews with harrowing on-the-ground footage, the film transforms a true tragedy into a suspenseful narrative of bravery, strategy, and profound humanity

Framed as a high-stakes rescue, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue captures ambushes, civilian peril, and moments of heart-stopping tension, offering a deeply personal perspective on heroism amidst chaos. Known for acclaimed documentaries such as Howie Mandel: But Enough About Me (MJFF 2021) and The Talented Mr. Rosenberg (MJFF 2023), Barry Avrich takes a bold new approach here, crafting a taut, emotionally charged rescue thriller that immerses viewers in one family’s extraordinary ordeal. The Road Between Us is an essential documentary for audiences seeking stories of personal heroism, courage, and the transformative power of cinematic storytelling.