Assholes: A Theory
82 mins
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?
Geoffrey Nunberg
Himself
Mary Sarnataro
Herself
Bill Emmott
Himself
Lorella Zanardo
Herself
Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk
Herself
Annette Clarke
Producer
Ann Bernier
Producer
Sandy Moore
Music
Paul McCurdy
Cinematography
Jeff Warren
Editor
Robert Sandler
Writer
Merrily Weisbord
Story Consultant
Ann Bernier
Production Manager
Roz Power
Production Supervisor
Matthew Lavin
Drone Pilot
Matthew Lavin
Camera Operator
Elizabeth Klinck
Thanks
Doug Woods
Online Editor
Doug Woods
Colorist
Shelley Craig
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Ron McDougall
Animation
Allan Scarth
Sound Mixer
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
Katja De Bock
Publicist
Norman Adams
Musician
Étienne Chénard
Musician
Michael Donovan
Musician
Ken Mackay
Musician
Silvio Pupo Montero
Musician
Sandy Moore
Musician
Damien Moynihan
Musician
Lukas Pearse
Musician
Susan Sayle
Musician
Takoda Sullivan
Musician
Eileen Walsh
Musician