Assholes: A Theory

1h 22m

4

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

Vladimir Luxuria

Geoffrey Nunberg

Edoardo Albinati

Lorella Zanardo

Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk

Crew

Sound Post Supervisor

Director, Writer, Producer

Online Editor, Colorist

Robert Carrigan

Assistant Editor

Additional Editing

Additional Editing

Production Coordinator

Cheryl Murgatroyd

Production Coordinator

Production Supervisor

Producer, Production Manager

Stefano Santamato

Production Assistant

Camera Operator, Drone Pilot

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Max Hirtenstein

Sound Recordist

Étienne Chénard

Michael Donovan

Silvio Pupo Montero

Musician, Music

Damien Moynihan

Takoda Sullivan

Production Accountant

Dialogue Editor

Chris MacIntosh

Technical Supervisor

Technical Supervisor

Oliver Neidhart

Valerie Mansour

Elspeth Domville

Patricia Dillon-Moore

Leslie Anne Poyntz

Elizabeth Klinck