Assholes: A Theory 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- John Walker
- Networks
- John Walker Productions, ONF | NFB, Documentary Channel
- Where to Stream
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What is Assholes: A Theory?
Topic: Film "Assholes: A Theory" (2019). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 13, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- John Walker Productions, ONF | NFB, Documentary Channel
- Genres
- Documentary
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- John Walker Productions, ONF | NFB, Documentary Channel
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Title: Assholes: A Theory.
Year: 2019.
Genre: Documentary.
Director: John Walker.
Origin: Canadian documentary film.
Based on: Aaron James's 2012 non-fiction book of the same name (New York Times bestseller).
Subject matter: Investigates the breeding grounds of contemporary "asshole culture" and explores the prevalence of self-centred asshole behaviour in contemporary society. It looks for signs of civility in a rude and nasty universe.
Locations/Environments mentioned: Ivy League frat clubs, Silicon Valley, and international finance.
Themes/Context: Social media, resurgent authoritarianism, and rampant narcissism.
Runtime: 1h 22m.
US Release Date: 03/20/2020.
Production: John Walker Productions.
Assholes: A Theory is a 2019 Canadian documentary film directed by John Walker
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Assholes: A Theory is a feature film with a runtime of 82 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
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Assholes: A Theory was directed by John Walker.
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