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A Potluck Life

Musings on homeschooling, ideas, and pretty much whatever is available

Category: movies

Captain Fantastic’s kids don’t need school, and neither do yours

Not to beat a dead horse, but last week I went to see the movie “Captain Fantastic” again. Readers of this blog know how I felt about it the first time. So why would I see it again? The movie was being shown in my community as part of a film and discussion series on issues… Read More Captain Fantastic’s kids don’t need school, and neither do yours

September 10, 2017 A Potluck Life4 Comments

Unschooling: All you need is love

This week I attended a screening of Clara Bellar’s film Being and Becoming. The movie portrays the filmmaker’s process of learning about unschooling in order to determine whether to choose it for her own family. It’s a personal journey that takes us to the United States, France, England, and Germany. One of the movie’s strengths is… Read More Unschooling: All you need is love

October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 A Potluck LifeLeave a comment

Captain Fantastic, Homeschooling, and The Man

Warning: Captain Fantastic spoilers follow! There aren’t many movies made about homeschoolers, so when one comes out, especially one as glowingly reviewed as Captain Fantastic, I try to see it. I watched Captain Fantastic last night, and I can see why it’s being praised. Viggo Mortensen is great. The actors who play his six kids… Read More Captain Fantastic, Homeschooling, and The Man

July 23, 2016March 16, 2017 A Potluck Life24 Comments

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