Assholes: A Theory (2019)
Title: Assholes: A Theory
Original Title: Assholes: A Theory
Release Date: 2019-11-13
Status: Released
Rating: 4/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: John Walker Productions, ONF | NFB, Documentary Channel, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
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?
Cast
John Cleese
Himself
Vladimir Luxuria
Herself
Geoffrey Nunberg
Himself
Mary Sarnataro
Herself
Edoardo Albinati
Himself
Bill Emmott
Himself
Lorella Zanardo
Herself
Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk
Herself
