Investigating A*****e Culture — with John Walker Below the Radar

On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal sits down with John Walker, an award-winning Canadian filmmaker widely known for his documentary films, such as Québec My Country Mon Pays (2016) and Arctic Defenders (2013). He is also one of the co-founders of the Documentary Organization of Canada. In this conversation, John talks about his latest film, Assholes: A Theory. The film is based on the work of Aaron James, author of a book of the same name. Together, they investigate “asshole culture”, and the conditions of our contemporary culture that allows assholes to thrive.

Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/40-john-walker.html

Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/40-john-walker.html

Here you can find upcoming screenings of A******s: A Theory:
https://www.assholesatheory.com/upcoming-screenings/

And here is the link to the film on the National FIlm Board of Canada:
https://www.nfb.ca/film/assholes-a-theory/

Bio:
John Walker is one of Canada’s most well-known documentary filmmakers. His films are personal, lyrical and express a deep understanding of the human condition. He has received over 60 Canadian and international nominations and awards. In 2018, he was honoured with a Hot Docs Festival Retrospective.

Cite this episode:
Chicago Style

Johal, Am. “Investigating A*****e Culture — with John Walker.” Below the Radar, SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, March 3, 2020. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/40-john-walker.html.