In a meta-twist that blurs the line between reality and performance, Caveh Zahedi subjects himself to a brutal, public dissection in "The Roast of Caveh Zahedi," a documentary that turns the comedian and filmmaker into the main course for a panel of his peers and critics. Unlike a traditional celebrity roast, this event is not a celebration but a confrontation, as friends, collaborators, and former colleagues, including Joe Swanberg, Yung Chomsky, Onur Tukel, and Sharon Mashihi, take the stage to air grievances, question his artistic choices, and dissect his often-controversial persona. The central conflict emerges not from a scripted comedy routine, but from a raw, unflinching examination of Zahedi's life, his work, and the very nature of his public vulnerability. As the roasters push the boundaries of personal critique, the film becomes a tense, uncomfortable, and darkly hilarious exploration of ego, friendship, and the price of creative transparency. This documentary genre piece ultimately asks whether such a cathartic exercise can lead to genuine insight or simply serve as a spectacle of self-immolation.