Barry Avrich Prepping Doc On Retired Israeli General Noam Tibon’s Heroic Rescue Of Family Amid October 7 Terrorist Attack On Israel

EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Barry Avrich (Prosecuting Evil) has begun production on To the Last Breath, a documentary telling a true story of heroism amid the October 7 terror attack on Israel.

The film’s subject is Noam Tibon, a grandfather and retired Israeli general who rescued his family from Hamas terrorists who had invaded their home during the October 7, 2023 massacre — a coordinated assault on Israel from land, sea, and air, triggering a mass conflict that is ongoing. 

Avrich is directing and producing for his Melbar Entertainment Group, with Mark Selby also serving as producer. The project will complement October 7th, a scripted feature on Tibon’s story from Fauda creators Avi Issacharoff & Lior Raz and Leviathan Productions, on which we were first to report.

“Noam Tibon’s act of courage, heroism and selflessness shook me to the core and we want to share his story with the world. This film is not about politics, it’s about humanity, family and sacrifice,” Avrich told Deadline. “In one day, one extraordinary man reversed the fate of his family and inspired the world. We look forward to working with Noam and his family to document this jaw dropping story.”

Added Tibon, “I am honored to share my journey in this documentary. It’s more than just a recounting of events; it’s an opportunity to share the truth about October 7th, the depth of the tragedy alongside the stories of the heroes who showed up. I hope that through this film, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of who we are as people and the values that unite us.”

The CEO of esteemed unscripted producer Melbar Entertainment Group, Avrich is known for his work on such acclaimed documentaries as Prosecuting Evil, Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art and The Last Mogul, among many others. His latest effort, Born Hungry, is a tale of grit and determination, watching as a runaway child from the streets of India is adopted by a family and becomes one of the top chefs in the world. His work has thus far brought him four Canadian Screen Awards and two nominations for Best Canadian Feature Film at the Toronto Film Festival, among other accolades.

Avrich is represented by Independent Artist Group. The film was packaged by Talia Harris Ram of The Harris Agency.