The Business Noam Tibon on rescuing his family from Hamas in Barry Avrich’s ‘The Road Between Us’
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Oct 10, 2025 
Barry Avrich, a documentary filmmaker known for his compelling storytelling, teams up with Noam Tibon, a retired Israeli general who risked his life to rescue his family during the October 7 attack. They discuss the creation of the film The Road Between Us, facing political controversy at the Toronto Film Festival, and how Gali, Noam's wife, joined the harrowing mission. Noam shares moral dilemmas faced while helping others en route, while Barry reflects on the film's perspective on family amidst turmoil and the respectful use of sensitive footage.
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Rescue Drive Into the Attack
- Noam Tibon drove with his wife into the October 7 massacre to rescue his son's family on a kibbutz.
- The film reconstructs that 14-hour journey using real footage and firsthand testimony.
Family Story Framed Amid Politics
- Barry Avrich expected political heat but focused on the family's human story rather than making a propaganda piece.
- He framed the film as a ray of light amid darker continuing events around October 7.
Wife Joined And Saved Lives
- Gali, Noam Tibon's wife, insisted on joining the rescue and acted professionally as his partner throughout the mission.
- Noam emphasizes teamwork, shared values, and that she saved lives that day.