What is a good life? What are your responsibilities as a parent? How much do you need to conform to society? Captain Fantastic is a movie about a family of eight that lives on the edge of society. Captain Fantastic and his wife are against many social norms, like eating sugar, consumerism, and the education system. They believe in self-sufficiency, radical candor, and rational thought. The family lives in a remote forest in Washington. They have “training” - intense physical workouts. They hunt their own game and read advanced books. They have impromptu music sessions. The father teaches from a socratic, empathic method. The parents want to raise their kids as philosopher kings in the platonic ideal.
Captain Fantasic
Captain Fantasic
Captain Fantasic
What is a good life? What are your responsibilities as a parent? How much do you need to conform to society? Captain Fantastic is a movie about a family of eight that lives on the edge of society. Captain Fantastic and his wife are against many social norms, like eating sugar, consumerism, and the education system. They believe in self-sufficiency, radical candor, and rational thought. The family lives in a remote forest in Washington. They have “training” - intense physical workouts. They hunt their own game and read advanced books. They have impromptu music sessions. The father teaches from a socratic, empathic method. The parents want to raise their kids as philosopher kings in the platonic ideal.