Blind Side Essay

Michael Oher agonized that, “The ending of my story is unique, but the beginning of my story is, sadly, far too common.” The book I read was I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to The Blind Side and Beyond by Michael Oher and Don Yaeger. This book talks about the struggles he went through from when he was little and some facts about the foster system. Statistics show that only one-third of all children eligible to be adopted in the foster care system will end up with parents or permanent legal…

Released in 2009, The Blind Side is an American biographical sports drama film. It intricately describes the struggle of a black man who strives to become part of the white society. The main character Michael Oher shows the audience how an African American experiences discrimination and mistreatment from his white community (Hancock). Without doubt, this is a common trend in the real American society. Therefore, the main issue explored in the movie is racism and racial discrimination against the…

about, I have chosen The Blind Side as the film I will be writing about. For this movie is a great example of how people should treat one another regardless of the color of skin or the amount of money someone has. I understand that not everybody has watched this film and so here is a short description of what it is about: This movie is based on a true story involving offensive left tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, Quinton Aaron (who in…

many Academy Awards including Best Picture. Even more recently, a monumental black superhero film, Black Panther was released. Black Panther is the first black superhero movie, and is on its way to grossing 1 billion dollars worldwide. The film The Blind Side was released in 2009, and was directed by John Lee Hancock. The film is based on a true story about an African American football player Michael Oher. Michael Oher had a tough childhood, as he grew up with a drug addict mother, who…

The Blind Side is based on a true story about Michael Oher, and the events that took place before becoming a left tackle for the Carolina Panthers NFL team. The movie starts on a mysterious 17-year-old black boy whom no one seems to know anything about. He is rather large and intimidating, but quiet and mysterious. Michael attends Briarcrest Christian School but has been in and out of different schools all his life. Early in the film Michael is seen walking down the street in the rain by the…

The film ‘The Blind Side’, directed by John Lee Hancock, enhances our understanding of human nature. The themes overcoming obstacles, discovery and belonging gives viewers an understanding of the film and also helps us identify the key themes and techniques portrayed in the film. Firstly, the first theme that gives us viewers an understanding of human nature is overcoming obstacles. The film ‘The Blind Side’ incorporates overcoming obstacles in the main character, Michael Oher. Michael is an…

The Blind Side: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvqj_Tk_kuM The example I used portrays social influence. Social influence is when an individual or a group of people change your attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors about one or more people. My example connects to social influence because Michael changes the lives of Tuohy family. The movie shows the cultural and racial differences between Michael and Tuohy family where there are misunderstandings and how Michael and Tuohy’s overcome those…

One film I watched this semester was The Blind Side with the main actresses and leading woman, Sandra Bullock. Her performance in The Blind Side was flawless with her acting abilities because she can play a variety of roles. For instance, she plays caring, loving mother in The Blind Side while in Miss Congeniality she plays a goofy, shy undercover FBI agent. In The Blind Side, Sandra is kind, loving, sweet, sassy, and bold. However, in Miss Congeniality, Sandra is shy, funny, rude, and demanding…

theory that produces an organic solidarity. Each of these theoretical paradigms allow one the ability to change perspectives in order to deduce how values and norms are modified. Although each theoretical theory can be applied to the film, “The Blind Side” it is while utilizing the macro conflict theory, that social inequality is seen to…

The Blind Side has always been a favorite movie of mine. Watching the movie when I was younger, truly opened my eyes to the harshness of society and the hard work of excellent athletes. Work ethic shown in athletes in expressed through their hard work and determination. This can be seen through their constant efforts to become better at their craft. The story of Michael Oher is one I will never forget because of the way it has motivated me as a student athlete. Through the story of Michael…