Director: Dallas Jackson
Cast: Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard, Jeremy Piven, Lil Yachty, Ric Reitz
System is a 2026 American drama-thriller directed by Dallas Jackson, weaving together the stories of people whose lives collide in the wake of a devastating split-second decision by a trauma-scarred police officer. A tense, socially charged film running 92 minutes, it confronts questions of accountability, disability, and systemic failure.
What is System about?
A veteran police officer carries the invisible weight of PTSD from years on the force, his judgment eroded by trauma he has never properly addressed. One night, responding to a call, he fires his weapon at a young deaf African-American boy who cannot hear his commands. The shooting sends shock waves through a city already fractured by distrust, pulling together people from opposite ends of society — a grieving family, internal investigators, community activists, and a legal apparatus that must decide what justice looks like. Each character arrives with their own story, their own stake, and the film holds them all in uncomfortable proximity as the consequences spiral outward.
Cast & crew
Director Dallas Jackson brings a tightly wound, socially aware sensibility to the material. The ensemble is headlined by Tyrese Gibson and Terrence Howard, two veteran performers known for commanding dramatic weight on screen. Jeremy Piven and Lil Yachty round out a cast that spans generations, alongside Ric Reitz, Laura Aleman, and Caleb Spillyards in supporting roles.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, System resonates on a frequency that transcends geography. The film's exploration of institutional power, the vulnerability of those outside the mainstream — deaf, Black, poor — and the gap between a system's stated ideals and its lived reality are themes familiar to Iranians who have navigated bureaucratic indifference in multiple countries. The drama-thriller format keeps the stakes immediate and personal rather than abstract. System is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it accessible to viewers who prefer to watch in their own language without subtitles.
Where & how to watch
System is available on K-Time in Persian dub. Stream it on the web, your TV, or your phone — no extra download, no VPN, no geo-blocking. Start watching with a subscription and cancel anytime.