The Blind Side Follows The True Story Of Michael

love them. There are wonderful kids all over this country who need a forever family. And we believe there are no unwanted kids, just unfound families” (Weber). The Blind Side film follows the career and life of, professional football player, Michael Oher. However, The Blind Side story isn’t your average sports film and does not follow Michael’s intense training routine to be part of the big league. Instead, this film focuses on his struggles as a child and teenager. As a youngster, Oher was neglected

larger-than-life terms than the larger-than-life Michael Oher. Where he "came from" was, in many ways, a living nightmare. But as the biographical film "The Blind Side" clearly illustrates, Michael Oher did a lot with "what happens," doing so with the help of a surrogate family who refused to let the young man 's early life dictate his future. Directed by John Lee Hancock, "The Blind Side" is based on a true story of a homeless African-American teenager, Michael Oher. Michael has never met his father and his mother

the movie “The Blind Side” is no different. This movie will capture many hearts to those who are in touch with their own morals. It is based on a true life story of an African American boy named Michael who lives in a bad section of the city. Michael is slow at learning and keeps to himself for the most part. At school he comes across another boy in school named S.J. Tuohy, who is quite a bit younger but tries to talk to Michael. After S.J.’s mom, Leigh Ann Tuohy, hears of Michael and finds out he

Classic Novels: The Blind Side vs. Great Expectations Classic novels are almost abundant in this day and age. One can find them almost anywhere, and the meanings can impact life in a major way. Although many books hold the honor of being considered a classic, some stories are on the outskirts, hoping to have the chance to join the ranks. Stories like these hope to one day join this honorable list. The Blind Side by Michael Lewis is one of those stories. The characters are relatable, the

The Blind Side chronicles the life of Michael Oher. Michael is a teenage boy, whose mother, a drug addict, abandons him. Michael has the opportunity to attend Briarcrest Christian School thanks to Big Tony, a family friend. When Big Tony took his son to Briarcrest, he takes Michael along. This changes the course of Michael’s future. It is at Briarcrest that Michael meets the Touhy family. After several interactions with Michael, Leigh Anne Touhy recognizes that he needs support. The Touhy

The Blind side is considered one of the best sports biographies and one of the best sports related inspirational stories. The blind side was published in 2006 and was written by Michael Lewis. This book is based on a Memphis native, Micahel Oher’s. The Blind Side contains two stories within its plot. One story begins with Michael Oher. The book explains the trials and tribulations of the young African American teenager. Micheal was from one of the worst neighborhoods in Memphis. He lived with anyone

Plot Summary for The Blind Side (2009) It was based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help

boy’s life, No, He’s changing mine” through this quote Leigh Ann Tuohy from The Blind Side is conversing with her friends at lunch explaining how Michael Oher is changing her life. The judgment of people before the initial connection is the core of prejudice. In the movie The Blind Side, Michael Oher is a young man who has a had a rough childhood with no stability. His life changes when a night’s stay is offered to get Michael out of the cold, leading to his new-found family and future. Kindness comes

Analysis- The Blind Side John Lee Hancock’s film The Blind Side portrays the struggles of a talented black man in Memphis, Tennessee trying to pursue his dream of becoming a professional football player. Michael Oher comes from the projects and doesn’t know how to fit in as part of the white society that surrounds him. As a black man he experiences mistreatment and discrimination from his white community, which tends to be a common trend of the American mainstream. Lucky enough for Michael, the Tuohys

The Blind Side is a movie that depicts the story of a young African American homeless teenager named Michael Oher. Michael falls out of the education system at a young age and has no parental guidance to lead him in the right direction. Michael eventually meets a rich white family who decides to take him in as their child. Throughout the duration of the movie society’s gender norms are placed upon him. This movie portrays how the rich help the poor; the rich being a white family and the poor being