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    The Treatment

    Matt Ross: Captain Fantastic

    Director Matt Ross discusses Captain Fantastic and his intent to make impactful films.

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    By Elvis Mitchell • Dec 21, 2016 • 28m Listen

    Matt Ross is most recognized from his vast acting career, however he’s been making films since long before his time on-screen. In his new film, Captain Fantastic, Ross challenges himself to portray a family living a socially experimental life while making the story impactful and relatable to his audience. Today, Ross discusses dialog versus behavior when working with children as well as his desire to make films that dare you to not judge the characters.

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      Elvis Mitchell

      host of KCRW’s The Treatment

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      Blake Veit

      Producer, 'The Treatment'

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      Matt Ross

      actor, director and screenwriter

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