How far does Captain Fantastic demonstrate a constant shift between passive and active spectatorship?

>an understanding of spectatorship in terms of the level and type of engagement a film elicits in the spectator including, for example, concepts such as identification, alignment and allegiance
> how key features of the film, such as camera position, editing, sound, performance or aspects of narrative and genre can create passive and active responses
> some recognition of the role of viewing context and spectators' social and cultural background in influencing spectator response
> a recognition that spectators are likely to shift between passive and active viewing.

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