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?
John Cleese
as Himself
Vladimir Luxuria
as Herself
Geoffrey Nunberg
as Himself
Mary Sarnataro
as Herself
Edoardo Albinati
as Himself
Bill Emmott
as Himself
Lorella Zanardo
as Herself
Sherry Lee Benson-Podolchuk
as Herself
