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 .
: 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
, a former tech executive who discusses the "move fast and break things" mantra in Silicon Valley. is a feature-length documentary (2019) directed by John
, a former police officer who exposes misogyny within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. , a former police officer who exposes misogyny
: The documentary examines real-world examples of "assholism" in entertainment (e.g., Kanye West) and politics (e.g., Silvio Berlusconi and Donald Trump).
: 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.
