2019
4.0 (3 votes)
1h 22m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
John Walker Productions
ONF | NFB
Documentary Channel
Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
ONF | NFB
Documentary Channel
Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
Assholes: A Theory
Overview
Some people grapple with the moral challenges of treating human beings decently. Others are just… assholes. Inspired by Aaron James’ New York Times bestseller of the same name, this documentary investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary ‘asshole culture’ — and locates signs of civility in an otherwise rude and nasty universe. Venturing into predominantly male domain, this film moves from Ivy League frat clubs to the bratty princedoms of Silicon Valley and the bear pits of international finance. Why do assholes thrive in certain environments? What explains their perverse appeal? And how do they keep getting elected?
Key Crew
Director: John Walker
Producer: Annette Clarke, John Walker, Ann Bernier
Writer: John Walker, Robert Sandler
