Denmark / Mar 24, 2019 / CPH:DOX International Documentary Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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?
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Assholes: A Theory |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | John Walker Productions, ONF | NFB, Documentary Channel, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada |
| Official site | assholesatheory.com |
| Release date | 13 novembre 2019 |
| Production | Annette Clarke, John Walker, Ann Bernier |
| Writer | John Walker, Robert Sandler |
| Editing | Jeff Warren, Doug Woods, Robert Carrigan, Peter Giffen, Dave Mullins, Carter Thurber, Brendon Wilson |
| Cinematography | Paul McCurdy, Matthew Lavin |
| Assistant directors | John Walker |
| Camera operators | Matthew Lavin |
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| Additional photography | Matthew Lavin |
| Visual effects | Ron McDougall |
| Music | |
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Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Apr 30, 2019 / 14A / Hot Docs
New Zealand / May 30, 2019 / Doc Edge
Estonia / Nov 16, 2019 / Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
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United States / Mar 20, 2020 / NR / San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Slovenia / May 14, 2020 / Ljubljana Doc Festival
Limited release
Canada / Nov 13, 2019 / 14A
TV
Spain / Mar 25, 2020 / Odisea
Canada / Apr 18, 2020 / 14A / Documentary Channel
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