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
: It features interviews and pungent commentary from: Assholes: A Theory
: 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. The film investigates the "breeding grounds" of contemporary
: 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. , a former police officer who exposes misogyny
, a former police officer who exposes misogyny within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
, an Italian LGBTQ activist who reflects on her confrontations with Silvio Berlusconi.