Director: Marina Zenovich
Cast: Olivia Sinnott
The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson is a 2026 American true-crime documentary directed by Marina Zenovich, running 97 minutes. It profiles elite cyclist Moriah Wilson — a young athlete from a devoted family whose extraordinary competitive drive carried her to the top of professional gravel cycling before her life ended violently at the age of 25.
What is The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson about?
Moriah Wilson was not a household name until her murder made headlines in May 2022. This documentary reconstructs who she actually was before that moment: a gifted young cyclist who climbed from small-town Vermont roots to the highest tiers of a niche but demanding sport. Through interviews with family members, teammates, and training partners, the film maps the daily dedication behind her athletic rise — the early mornings, the relentless racing schedule, the warmth she brought to the peloton. It builds the portrait of a person fully alive to her own ambitions. The circumstances surrounding her death — involving romantic entanglements and a premeditated act of violence — are handled with restraint, allowing the gravity of what was lost to register without sensationalism.
Cast & crew
Director Marina Zenovich is known for probing character-driven documentary work. On screen, Olivia Sinnott appears as a key interview subject helping reconstruct Wilson's life and the timeline of events. The film's emotional weight comes largely from Wilson's own family and those who rode and competed alongside her.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, true-crime and investigative documentaries have become a major shared cultural touchstone — talked about in family group chats, watched in one sitting, discussed the next day. The case of Moriah Wilson resonated internationally because it speaks to vulnerability, ambition, and the violence that can shadow women who live publicly and unapologetically. The film arrives in Persian-accessible original English audio on K-Time, making it easy to follow for any viewer comfortable with English. There is no Persian dubbing or subtitling for this title, so it is best suited for diaspora audiences fluent in English who want to watch within a familiar streaming environment.
Where & how to watch
The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson is available on K-Time in its original English audio — no Persian dub or subtitles for this title. Watch in your browser, on your TV, or on your phone, with no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Subscribe and cancel anytime.