The event’s organizers said the producers of the film, which includes footage of atrocities recorded by Hamas fighters during the attack, had failed to obtain the rights to the videos.

The Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) pulled a documentary about the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, citing legal concerns with the footage, which prompted censorship allegations from the filmmakers.

Imagine Asking Hitler for Permission to Show Nazi War Crimes NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2025 / The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF) strongly condemns the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for its decision