Assholes: A Theory

Assholes: A Theory

2019 en 82 minutes

Rating: 4

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?

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Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

Himself

Vladimir Luxuria

Vladimir Luxuria

Herself

Geoffrey Nunberg

Geoffrey Nunberg

Himself

Mary Sarnataro

Mary Sarnataro

Herself

Edoardo Albinati

Edoardo Albinati

Himself

Bill Emmott

Bill Emmott

Himself

Lorella Zanardo

Lorella Zanardo

Herself

Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk

Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk

Herself

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