By Anna Mehler Paperny, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

TORONTO (Reuters) -“The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,” a documentary about one man’s response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel, faced protests during its Wednesday premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was almost not shown.

Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich chronicles the story of retired Israeli Defence Forces Major-General Noam Tibon as he races from Tel Aviv to a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip to save his son and his family.

In Toronto, a few dozen protesters carrying Palestinian flags and a handful of people supporting Israel demonstrated outside the screening. One person was arrested, according to Toronto Police.

Avrich said he did not object to peaceful protests.

“I ultimately wish anybody t

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