Captain Fantastic explores the unconventional lifestyle of a family living off-the-grid, practicing homeschooling and self-sufficiency.
The film delves into the challenges and benefits of this lifestyle, questioning societal norms and the traditional education system. It examines how the children navigate between their isolated upbringing and the outside world, raising questions about the balance between freedom and responsibility in education.
I can say that I can associate this movie with my personal experience – growing up, I was homeschooled for a significant portion of my education. Like the children in Captain Fantastic, I experienced a unique blend of freedom and structure in my learning. This allowed me to
explore my interests deeply while also learning essential life skills.
However, transitioning to traditional schooling later presented its own set of challenges, much like the children in the film face when confronted with mainstream society.
DENNIS NAGY
LOGO paper 