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Assholes: A Theory (film)
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'Assholes: A Theory' is a Canadian documentary film, directed by John Walker and released in 2019.Norman Wilner, [https://nowtoronto.com/movies/reviews/assholes-a-theory-john-walker-documentary "Review: Assholes: A Theory will make you think about the jerks in your life"]. 'Now', November 27, 2019. Based on Aaron James's 2012 non-fiction book 'Assholes: A Theory', the film explores the prevalence of self-centred asshole behaviour in contemporary society.Chris Jancelewicz, [https://globalnews.ca/news/6188387/john-cleese-john-walker-a-holes-interview/ "A**holes: A Theory: John Cleese, director John Walker on what makes us jerks"]. Global News, November 21, 2019. A variety of figures appear in the film, most notably actor John Cleese.
The film premiered in March 2019 at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, before having its Canadian premiere in April at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.Doreen Nicoll, [https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/change-gonna-come/2019/04/john-walkers-new-documentary-brings-assholes-life "John Walker's new documentary brings assholes to life"]. 'Rabble.ca', April 20, 2019. It received a limited commercial run in November 2019,Chris Knight, [https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/movies/chris-knight-all-documentary-assholes-a-theory-is-missing-is-a-theory "All documentary Assholes: A Theory is missing is a theory"]. 'National Post', November 14, 2019. before having its television premiere on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Documentary Channel in 2020.John Doyle, [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-streaming-this-week-dark-shenanigans-shine-bright-in-british/ "Weekend TV: Hugh Lauries wily turn in British political thriller Roadkill"]. 'The Globe and Mail', October 30, 2020.
The film received a nomination for the Donald Brittain Award at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021. It was also a nominee for Best Editing in a Documentary Program or Series (Jeff Warren), and Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Series (Walker, Robert Sandler).Brent Furdyk, [https://etcanada.com/news/762146/television-nominees-announced-for-2021-canadian-screen-awards-schitts-creek-leads-the-pack-with-21-nominations/ "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, Schitts Creek Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations"]. 'ET Canada', March 30, 2021.
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