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, 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 Walker, inspired by the New York Times bestselling book of the same name by philosophy professor Aaron James . Assholes: A Theory

You can find more information about the film on its official website or its IMDb page . Documentary Film - Assholes A Theory: John Walker 2019 , a former tech executive who discusses the

, an Italian LGBTQ activist who reflects on her confrontations with Silvio Berlusconi. Documentary Film - Assholes A Theory: John Walker

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

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

: 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.