After two days of intense controversy, the Toronto International Film Festival has not only reversed its decision to disinvite an October 7 documentary, but has made it an official festival selection.

Earlier this week, the festival outraged the filmmakers and Jewish groups when it rescinded an invitation for The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue to screen at this year’s festival, which kicks off Sept. 4.

The festival backtracked late Thursday evening, issuing a joint statement from Cameron Bailey, TIFF’s CEO and Barry Avrich, the filmmaker.

“(The film) will be an official TIFF selection at the festival this year, where we believe it will contribute to the vital conversations that film is meant to inspire,” the festival said.

The film, produced by Melbar Entertainment Group and dire

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