Spectatorship Context Questions - Captain Fantastic

What does the film suggest about attitudes to gender or ethnicity within the society at that time?

Is the film challenging or reinforcing hegemonic (ruling or dominant in a political or social context) attitudes to particular social groups or concepts?

What major political movements were taking place at the time of production and how have these shaped the film text?

Does the film engage with politics directly or is it in the subtext?

Is the film typical of films from its country of origin at that time?

What creative or artistic trends were occurring at the time of the film's production? Have these influenced the film in any way?

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