The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue

• Special Guest: Producer, Mark Selby

This feature documentary follows retired Israeli general Noam Tibon, who on October 7, 2023, received a desperate text from his son: terrorists had stormed his home. He, his wife, and their two young daughters feared for their lives. With no time to spare, Noam and his wife, Gali, embarked on a 10hr mission across a besieged country to save their family.

Relying only on his instincts and military training, Noam navigated ambushes, roadblocks, and a collapsing security system in a relentless race against time. Directed by acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich, the film retraces every step of that day, blending intimate firsthand testimony with the raw urgency of a survival thriller.

Set against the backdrop of one of Israel’s darkest days, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue is both a gripping cinematic retelling of an extraordinary rescue and an unflinching look at the failures and resilience revealed on October 7. At its core, it is a profoundly human story about courage, family, and the power of love in the face of unimaginable terror.

SPONSORED BY:
Hilary Meredith and Jeffrey Goldberg
Karen James
Naomi Kronitz and Irv Laskin
Cathy Paperny and Ron Ritch
Debby Freiman and David Schwartz

Festivals and Awards

• Winner: People's Choice Award (Documentary), Toronto International Film Festival, 2025
• Winner: Dove for Justice, Cinema for Peace, Berlin, 2025