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Assholes: A Theory (2019) [NR]

Release Date:
November 13, 2019

Original Title:
Assholes: A Theory

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada
Documentary Channel
John Walker Productions
ONF | NFB

Production Countries:
Canada

Ratings / Certifications:
CA: 14A  US: NR 

Runtime: 82

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Additional Editing:
Peter Giffen
Brendon Wilson

Administration:
Leslie Anne Poyntz

Animation:
Ron McDougall

Assistant Editor:
Dave Mullins

Camera Operator:
Matthew Lavin

Cinematography:
Paul McCurdy

Colorist:
Doug Woods

Dialogue Editor:
Bob Melanson

Director:
John Walker

Drone Pilot:
Matthew Lavin

Editor:
Jeff Warren

Music:
Sandy Moore

Musician:
Norman Adams
Étienne Chénard
Michael Donovan
Ken Mackay
Silvio Pupo Montero
Sandy Moore
Damien Moynihan
Lukas Pearse
Susan Sayle
Takoda Sullivan
Eileen Walsh

Online Editor:
Doug Woods
Robert Carrigan
Carter Thurber

Producer:
Annette Clarke
John Walker
Ann Bernier

Production Accountant:
Angie Kokic

Production Assistant:
Stefano Santamato

Production Coordinator:
Kelsey Power
Cheryl Murgatroyd

Production Manager:
Ann Bernier

Production Supervisor:
Roz Power

Publicist:
Jennifer Mair
Patricia Dillon-Moore
Cynthia Amsden
Katja De Bock

Researcher:
Elena Dal Pra
Oliver Neidhart
Valerie Mansour
Elspeth Domville

Sound Designer:
Alex Salter

Sound Mixer:
Allan Scarth
Max Hirtenstein

Sound Post Supervisor:
Brian Power

Sound Re-Recording Mixer:
Shelley Craig

Sound Recordist:
Jim Rillie

Story Consultant:
Merrily Weisbord

Technical Supervisor:
Chris MacIntosh
Daniel Lord

Thanks:
Elizabeth Klinck

Writer:
John Walker
Robert Sandler

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