A documentary detailing an Israeli man's efforts to save his family during the October 7 attacks has sold out ahead of its world premiere. The film, titled "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," will be screened at Roy Thompson Hall in downtown Toronto on September 10. The venue can accommodate nearly 1,800 attendees, according to Ticketmaster.

The documentary follows Noam Tibon, a retired general of the Israel Defense Forces, as he races from Tel Aviv to rescue his son’s family. They were sheltering in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, a community near the Gaza border that was under siege by Hamas fighters. Noam's son, Amir Tibon, is a well-known journalist for Haaretz.

After tickets were released to the public on Monday, a member of the Facebook group "Everything Jewish Toronto" shared a screenshot of their unsuccessful attempt to purchase tickets. The message from Ticketmaster stated, "Tickets are sold out now. Check back soon." The National Post confirmed the same message when checking on Tuesday morning.

The announcement sparked discussions within the Facebook group. One user, claiming to have early access as a TIFF member, noted that all tickets sold out within hours during an exclusive early-bird sale last Wednesday. Many commenters encouraged others to contact TIFF to request additional screenings due to the high demand. Members of another Facebook group, "TIFF Tickets," also expressed disappointment over the sold-out event.

Earlier in August, an American entertainment magazine reported that TIFF organizers had initially pulled the film from the festival lineup. This decision was made because some footage, which depicted atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, did not meet the necessary legal clearance. The move led to significant backlash from Canadian politicians and notable figures in the entertainment industry, including Howie Mandel and Mayim Bialik, who called for the film's reinstatement.

In response to the uproar, TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey issued an apology for any distress caused by the situation. In a joint statement with the film's director, Barry Avrich, Bailey announced that a resolution had been reached to address safety, legal, and programming concerns. Last Wednesday, Bailey reiterated the festival's commitment to "challenging relevant screen storytelling" and expressed a desire to mend relationships, acknowledging any previous "mischaracterizations" of the film.