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What are Rocky's Home Movies?

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Rocky's Home Movies are films that he takes of his family, often while they are camping. These movies offer insight into the Monson-Mosure family dynamics. Many of them feature average family activities but they also include some telling details. In one instance, Snyder watches as Rocky lashes out at Michelle physically before the camera goes black. In many cases, Michelle appears resigned and tolerant, not happy. She rarely smiles, often rolls her eyes, and makes it clear that she does not like being filmed. There are also many shots in which Rocky focuses on his wife's body, objectifying her physically and sexually. Michelle asks him to stop and he doesn't, demonstrating both his patriarchal ideology and his disregard for his wife's feelings.