Director: Adam McClaughry
Directed by Adam McClaughry, On the Roam is a 45-minute American documentary from 2024 now streaming with a Persian dub exclusively through K-Time's diaspora library.
What is On the Roam about?
The film builds itself out of small encounters rather than one continuous plot: a stop with a motorcycle builder, a session with a working musician, a conversation with an athlete about what drives them. There's no single narrator threading it together — instead the people themselves carry each segment, describing their craft in their own words while the camera stays close and unhurried. It plays like an extended visit to several different worlds in one sitting, each stop brief enough that nothing overstays its welcome. By the time the credits roll, the film has traded a plot for a mood — curiosity about the people who make things by hand.
Cast & crew
Rashida Jones and Bill Murray anchor the documentary's lineup of contributors, joined by Marlon Wayans, Jessica Henwick, and Jenny Slate, with Liyanna Muscat, Alexandra Mary Reimer, and Anna Reimer also featured under Adam McClaughry's direction.
Context & significance
Short-form American documentaries almost never surface with Persian audio, which makes this an unusual find for Iranian households abroad who want something different from the typical drama or feature — a quick, dubbed look at craftsmanship and creativity outside the usual catalog.
Where & how to watch
You can stream On the Roam on K-Time in Persian dub the moment you log into a free account, whether you're on a smart TV, phone, tablet, or laptop browser. No VPN is required and there's no regional blackout to work around — just sign in from anywhere in the diaspora and start watching. The account can be cancelled at any time, and the whole interface is built to feel natural in Farsi.