Politics In Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic is the story of a father who raises his children in the woods separated from most of society. The father, Ben, taught his kids skills that would not be taught in school or learned in the typical American society. When Ben’s wife and mother of the children, Leslie, passes away the family feels obligated to fill their mother’s final wishes despite the push back from society and family members. They go on their mission to rescue Leslie and their lifestyle is forced to work in society. At first glance this may not seem like a political film but rather a film with scenes that involve the discussion of politics. However, the way in which the parties are portrayed is what makes this a political film. The intent of the film is also another reason that this movie is truly political. The first reason that this movie is political is that the viewer is for encouraged to sympathize with people that society typically others. Usually, families like this are often looked at as weird and their logic is dismissed as crazy. However, writer and director, Matt Ross first shows their life and makes the viewer think about how great this idea is. For example, the movie shows that the all the children are highly intelligent, in phenomenal shape, and gifted at
The answer to that question is neither. The reason it is neither is because of how the movie ends when Ben and his children have developed a life that they are happy with and does not make them societal outcasts. They still have the rustic lifestyle that Ben wants but the children are now in actual schools where they can develop in a measurable way academically and socially. It also best helps them set up the future for these kids. This movie’s political intentions are highlighted by this scene because it is about the left and the right compromising. Take what is beneficial and make a better