The Lost: City Of Z(2016)

appears in the film’s final act as Fawcett’s eldest son, Jack, who joins his father on the final, fatal expedition. The Lost City of Z (2016)

brings depth to Nina Fawcett, a character who refuses to be a mere "stay-at-home wife," possessing a self-awareness that highlights the sacrifices made by those left behind. The Lost City of Z(2016)

Unlike many colonial-era adventure stories, Gray’s film is lauded for its progressive politics. Fawcett is portrayed as a man increasingly at odds with the bigoted scientific establishment of London, finding more "humanity" and wisdom among the indigenous tribes of the Amazon than in the drawing rooms of the Royal Geographical Society. Performance and Production The film features a powerhouse ensemble: appears in the film’s final act as Fawcett’s

is nearly unrecognizable as the stoic Corporal Henry Costin, Fawcett's loyal companion. Fawcett is portrayed as a man increasingly at