The Toronto International Film Festival has withdrawn an Israeli documentary about the Oct. 7 attacks from its lineup, citing the filmmakers' failure to secure rights to archival footage filmed by Hamas fighters. The documentary, 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' includes clips of atrocities live streamed during the attack and was scheduled to screen during the festival's 50th anniversary. The filmmakers accused the festival of censorship, but organizers denied this, stating that legal concerns over the footage were the reason for its removal. The festival's chief executive expressed support for the film's story and offered assistance to help the filmmakers comply with legal requirements.

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