![]() ![]() The children have grown up far outside mainstream society, believing that “Americans are under-educated and over-medicated.” After dinner, instead of watching TV they discuss quantum physics, read classic literature, and play improvised music around the campfire. Ben and his family live self-sufficiently in a private wilderness paradise where they hunt, fish, forage, and grow their own food. This tranquil setting is the North Cascades in northern Washington State. The movie starts out looking like “The Relaxation Channel” with beautiful footage of spectacular mountain scenery, green forests and ferns. Their favorite catch-phrase is “Stick it to the man!” Even if you don’t like their left-wing political leanings, it’s intriguing to watch how they learn knife-fighting skills along with the cultural theories of Noam Chomsky. They are well-versed in the ideologies of Marx, Trotsky, and Mao. This unconventional family is so radical, I’m surprised they don’t have a poster of Che Guevara hanging on their wall. He raises them with sharpened knives and sharpened minds, combining the ideals of survivalism and socialism. Ben loves his children, and he is the ultimate dad who devotes himself completely to their physical, mental, and philosophical education. ![]() Mortensen was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Ben Cash, the free-spirited patriarch of six children, who is disillusioned with capitalism and the American way of life. (In our house we use the affectionate term “ Captain Dad.”) However, you could say the dad – played by Viggo Mortensen! – is a hero to his kids. It’s an unusual film about a homeschooling family living off-the-grid in the Pacific Northwest. ![]() Wish you had your own copy of the book or movie? Just click on the product image or text links to go to the author’s site or Amazon to buy it! By Tab Olsenĭespite its title, Captain Fantastic is not a superhero movie. All the children said it was the best party they have ever been to and parents were asking how I found such gem!Thank you and well done.Do you enjoy a good story with compelling and memorable heroes and heroines? This monthly column features homeschooled characters in literature and film. Amazing Jess is an asset to the company and I would highly recommend her and Captain Fantastic, without a hesitation. They were super happy and loved the atmosphere. Jess made sure birthday girl feels super special but also integrated the whole class and was using children names all the time throughout the various cool games, talent shows and dance offs. Children had so much fun and were engaged 100%. Jess, our DJ and entertainer, was top class with her professionalism,enthusiasm, joy, smile,sense of humour, she had everything under control and provided the best children entertaintment I have seen for years( Yes, I attend and organise countless birthday parties :) as lots of parents ). I just have to share my experience with Captain Fantastic! First of all Thank you for all that you do to make children happy! I booked a Disco birthday party for my 9y/o daughter and had the most amazing fabulous party a child can dream of. Previous clients include: BBC, Morrisons, Hearts FM, Busy Bees, Purple Dragon, Woburn Safari Park, Virgin Active, Kiddicare and HSBC. Essex, Kent, Brighton, Redhill and all the surrounding areas! This includes Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckingamshire, Cambridge, Hertfordshire and Surrey. Our entertainers specialise in many different party themes, each unique and fun in their own exciting way! Our parties range from being excellent for young children to teenagers, including some of our very own favourites: Princess, Pirate and Science parties!Įvery single party is prepared and planned with our lovely team in a matter of minutes over the phone or through email, only for one of our professional entertainers to make this magical day a reality! Here at Captain Fantastic, we want nothing more than to make your child's special occasion the best day of their year! We are extremely proud to have been awarded the 'UK best children's entertainment company' by 'FreeIndex', 'What's on for kids' and 'Junior Magazine'! Seeing over 60,000 children every year through our kids parties, mindfulness and well being after school clubs, summer camps, and theatre shows! About Captain Fantastic Children's PartiesHello! Welcome to Captain Fantastic Entertainment!Īs a children's entertainment company, we strive to show children fun, joy and happiness throughout any situation! ![]()
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