Barry Avrich
Barry Avrich is a veteran Canadian filmmaker known for his insightful documentaries that explore the complexities of the art world. His acclaimed works, including 'Made You Look: A True Story of Fake Art,' delve into major scandals, such as the infamous forgery of Rothko and Pollock paintings that led to the downfall of New York's M. Knoedler & Co. gallery. Avrich's latest book, 'The Devil Wears Rothko,' revisits this gripping tale with fresh insights and new reporting, showcasing his dedication to unraveling the intricate narratives behind art fraud.
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Barry Avrich is the current director of the Floating Film Festival.
High-seas film festival, brain child of TIFF co-founder Dusty Cohl, wraps latest edition honouring Judd Hirsch
Canada· 2026-02-14
Barry Avrich is the director of The Road Between Us, which is entering the Oscars race.
As The Road Between Us enters the Oscars race, I’m confronted by the dark art of nominationsCanada· 2025-12-07
Barry Avrich is the director of the documentary The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue.
Two years after the Oct. 7 attacks, the road between us is more volatile than everCanada· 2025-10-07
Barry Avrich directed the documentary 'The Road Between Us'.
The Road Between Us documentary leaves much unsaid about Oct. 7, Israel and GazaCanada· 2025-09-30
Barry Avrich is the Canadian director of the documentary film that recounts the rescue operation.
"הסרט הוא ניצחון, לא מתרגש ממכונת הרעל"
Israel· 2025-09-18
Barry Avrich's The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue won the People’s Choice Documentary Award.
TIFF 2025 was a festival of eye-popping films, nerve-wracking tensions and silly errorsCanada· 2025-09-15
Barry Avrich directed the documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue', which won the audience award for best documentary.
Luxemburger Koproduktionen gehen in Toronto leer aus
Luxembourg· 2025-09-15
Director Barry Avrich arrives on the red carpet for The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Barry Avrich’s The Road Between Us wins TIFF documentary People’s Choice AwardCanada· 2025-09-14Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich’s Oct. 7, 2023, documentary follows the mission of retired Israel Defense Forces Major-General Noam Tibon.
TIFF schedule today: Oct. 7 documentary makes world premiere and more events on Sept. 10Canada· 2025-09-11
Barry Avrich is the director of the documentary The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue.
TIFF premiere of Oct. 7 documentary The Road Between Us met with protests, standing ovationCanada· 2025-09-11
Barry Avrich is the Canadian director of the documentary The Road Between Us.
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey says reversals around Oct. 7 documentary ‘caused a lot of pain’Canada· 2025-09-09Barry Avrich directed a documentary that sparked protests at TIFF.
Knives Out superstars, Shakespeare drama Hamnet buoy TIFFCanada· 2025-09-08
Barry Avrich is the director of the documentary about Noam Tibon's mission, which faced protests at TIFF.
Protest breaks out at TIFF over documentary about Israeli generalCanada· 2025-09-08
Barry Avrich is the director of the documentary The Road Between Us, which follows the mission of Noam Tibon.
Canadian director of Oct. 7 TIFF documentary The Road Between Us on festival’s reversal: ‘Watch the film, and make up your own mind’Canada· 2025-09-06
Barry Avrich is the Canadian director who came to show the film to Talia and Noam.
"הפסטיבל נתפס עם תירוץ מגוחך שכל העולם בז לו"Israel· 2025-08-21
Barry Avrich and his filmmakers said they were 'shocked and saddened' that TIFF pulled their documentary screening.
TIFF pulls Oct. 7 documentary screening, citing staff opposition and protest concernsCanada· 2025-08-13
Barry Avrich is a Canadian filmmaker who revisits the forgery scandal in his new book, The Devil Wears Rothko.
Barry Avrich’s The Devil Wears Rothko revisits the forgery scandal that rocked the art worldCanada· 2025-06-18
