Assholes: A Theory

Assholes: A Theory (2019)

November 13th, 20191h 22min

Documentary
40%

Overview

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?


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

George Carlin: Doin' It Again

George Carlin: Doin' It Again


Released on: 1990-06-02
TV Movie, Comedy, Documentary

George Carlin brings his comedy back to New Jersey and this time talks about Offensive Language, Eup...

Under the Protection of the State

Under the Protection of the State


Released on: 1975-04-01
Documentary

The film was shot in an old, decrepit building where dozens of guest-workers' families live. The own...

Countdown to Eternity

Countdown to Eternity


Released on: 1999-01-01
Documentary

Bible expert Bill Gallatin explores biblical prophecies from the Book of Revelation that have transp...

Everybody in the Place: An Incomplete History of Britain 1984-1992

Everybody in the Place: An Incomplete History of Britain 1984-1992


Released on: 2018-07-06
Documentary

A film written and directed by Jeremy Deller which explores the social history of the UK between 198...

If We Knew

If We Knew


Released on:
Documentary

If We Knew is a documentary about paediatricians in an intensive-care unit for newborns. A film abou...

The Third Way

The Third Way


Released on: 2014-04-27
Documentary

Documentary film about Catholic Church teachings about homosexuality. Describes the "third way", the...

Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi


Released on: 1983-04-27
Documentary, Drama

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having...

Humans and Other Animals

Humans and Other Animals


Released on: 2024-08-06
Documentary

The Tiger and the Deer

The Tiger and the Deer


Released on: 2013-07-01
Documentary

In El Salvador, Chelino tells about the indigenous massacre of 1932, of which he survived, while he ...

Kymatica

Kymatica


Released on: 2009-02-01
Documentary

Ben Stewart, the bright young musician and philosopher who brought us the sleeper hit "Esoteric Agen...

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years


Released on: 1988-06-17
Documentary, Music

An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It f...

British Sounds

British Sounds


Released on: 1970-05-21
Documentary

Jean-Luc Godard brings his firebrand political cinema to the UK, exploring the revolutionary signals...

Los taxis

Los taxis


Released on: 1970-05-04
Documentary

Information Violence

Information Violence


Released on: 2002-04-10
Animation, Documentary

Dear Students

Dear Students


Released on: 2024-05-29
Documentary

A documentary feature film which aims to expand the usually one-sided conversation between students ...

Page Deleted

Page Deleted


Released on: 2023-06-11
Documentary

Questions about celebrating 200 years of independence from Brazil with 300 years of slavery.

To Kill a Mockingbird: All Points of View

To Kill a Mockingbird: All Points of View


Released on: 2022-10-11
Documentary

A 60th anniversary retrospective documentary on the influence and context of the 1962 film, To Kill ...

Honeymoon in Oak Ridge

Honeymoon in Oak Ridge


Released on: 2024-03-31
Documentary

A filmmaker embarks on a poignant journey with his parents to the secret city where they unknowingly...

Love Meetings

Love Meetings


Released on: 1965-07-05
Documentary

Pier Paolo Pasolini sets out to interview Italians about sex, apparently their least favorite thing ...

The Shortest Way Home: C.S. Lewis and Mere Christianity

The Shortest Way Home: C.S. Lewis and Mere Christianity


Released on: 2013-12-01
Documentary

The Shortest Way Home: C.S. Lewis & Mere Christianity is an introductory review to Lewis's classic w...