Assholes: A Theory -

The film investigates the "breeding grounds" of contemporary asshole culture, ranging from Silicon Valley's tech giants and Wall Street's "bear pits" to toxic workplace environments and populist politics. Key Features of the Documentary

, a former tech executive who discusses the "move fast and break things" mantra in Silicon Valley.

: The film uses Aaron James's specific definition of an "asshole": a person who systematically allows themselves special advantages in social life out of an entrenched sense of entitlement that immunizes them against the complaints of others. Assholes: A Theory

: The documentary examines real-world examples of "assholism" in entertainment (e.g., Kanye West) and politics (e.g., Silvio Berlusconi and Donald Trump).

: Director John Walker travels to locations including Los Angeles, Italy, and Canada to explore how different cultures produce and react to entitled behavior. The film investigates the "breeding grounds" of contemporary

is a feature-length documentary (2019) directed by John Walker, inspired by the New York Times bestselling book of the same name by philosophy professor Aaron James .

, a former police officer who exposes misogyny within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. , a former police officer who exposes misogyny

: Rather than just identifying the problem, the film looks for signs of civility and suggests strategies for "asshole management," such as refusing to enable or celebrate toxic behavior.