Assholes: A Theory
2019 | 82m | English
Popularity: 0.3 (history)
| Director: | John Walker |
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| Writer: | John Walker, Robert Sandler |
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| 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? | |
| Release Date: | Nov 13, 2019 |
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| Director: | John Walker |
| Writer: | John Walker, Robert Sandler |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | morality, social commentary, antisocial behavior |
| Production Companies | ONF | NFB, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada, Documentary Channel, John Walker Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: May 07, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| John Walker | Director, Writer |
| Lukas Pearse | Musician |
| Sandy Moore | Music, Musician |
| Paul McCurdy | Cinematography |
| Jeff Warren | Editor |
| Robert Sandler | Writer |
| Ann Bernier | Production Manager |
| Roz Power | Production Supervisor |
| Matthew Lavin | Camera Operator, Drone Pilot |
| Jim Rillie | Sound Recordist |
| Elizabeth Klinck | Thanks |
| Doug Woods | Colorist, Online Editor |
| Alex Salter | Sound Designer |
| Shelley Craig | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Ron McDougall | Animation |
| Allan Scarth | Sound Mixer |
| Brian Power | Sound Post Supervisor |
| Bob Melanson | Dialogue Editor |
| Max Hirtenstein | Sound Mixer |
| Robert Carrigan | Online Editor |
| Peter Giffen | Additional Editing |
| Dave Mullins | Assistant Editor |
| Carter Thurber | Online Editor |
| Brendon Wilson | Additional Editing |
| Stefano Santamato | Production Assistant |
| Elena Dal Pra | Researcher |
| Leslie Anne Poyntz | Administration |
| Oliver Neidhart | Researcher |
| Kelsey Power | Production Coordinator |
| Cheryl Murgatroyd | Production Coordinator |
| Valerie Mansour | Researcher |
| Jennifer Mair | Publicist |
| Chris MacIntosh | Technical Supervisor |
| Daniel Lord | Technical Supervisor |
| Angie Kokic | Production Accountant |
| Elspeth Domville | Researcher |
| Patricia Dillon-Moore | Publicist |
| Cynthia Amsden | Publicist |
| Katja De Bock | Publicist |
| Norman Adams | Musician |
| Étienne Chénard | Musician |
| Michael Donovan | Musician |
| Ken Mackay | Musician |
| Silvio Pupo Montero | Musician |
| Damien Moynihan | Musician |
| Susan Sayle | Musician |
| Takoda Sullivan | Musician |
| Eileen Walsh | Musician |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Annette Clarke | Producer |
| John Walker | Producer |
| Ann Bernier | Producer |
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