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    challenge can vary. In the biographical sports drama titled The Blind Side directed by John Lee Hancock‚ the protagonist Michael Oher faces countless challenges and difficulties and attempts to address them. As the film progresses‚ the director continuously exposes the viewer to Michael’s character along with the predicaments he faces. When coming to confront these challenges doing so alone may be tiresome which is why a loved by your side makes it easier. How you choose to tackle the situation as well

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    the harlem renaissance and many more african american fronts all striving for equality. This idea is dominant in both the poems of “langston hughes” and “The Blind Side” directed by John lee hancock. The adversities that are raised between the two play a major role in the struggle for equality. “The blind side” establishes this with michael oher’s hardships and Langston Hughes displays this with “mother to son”. Overcoming obstacles is evident in the poem “mother to son” as it is centered on a

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    the movie The Blind Side. I believe this inspirational movie is the perfect model of the theme of social inequality. What is social inequality? Social inequality is defined as the unequal opportunities of an individual due to his or her status in society. I believe this movie is a perfect example because it shows how society viewed the heartwarming decision of a rich‚ white woman to help a homeless‚ big black teenager. This movie shows social inequality by socioeconomics and

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    The Blind side The Blind Side directed by John Lee Hancock was a visual text about a teenage boy named Michael. Based on a true story Michael‚ nicknamed Big Mike has grown up in a poor and broken family and goes to a public school where no one really cares about him. Growing up this way has left Big Mike emotionally deprived and lonely. Thanks to his Friend’s dad Michael gets the opportunity to go to a private school on a scholarship. Suddenly he has teachers that care about him and while his

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    His role as a “classic bad boy with a heart of gold” truly is emphasized by his facial expressions and use of vocabulary. On the other hand‚ Sandra Bullock won an immense amount of awards for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in the beloved film‚ The Blind Side. Sandra really became her character in this particular movie by her reaction to realistic events‚ the ability to make the scenes believable‚ and the intensity she put into her emotions. Both actors have proved to be phenomenal in the acting world

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    The Blind Side The Blind Side represents many characteristics of The Key and management leadership. The Law of Attraction is used many times in this movie. One example would be when Leigh Anne Tuohy is told that she is changing Michael’s life and she responds that he is changing hers. This shows that by the Tuohy family helping Michael Oher in return he is giving them benefits back. The Key is the basis of the leadership role the Tuohy’s found themselves in. They showed a genuine care and

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    right time or genuinely striving for excellence‚ success is accessable to all. In the movie The Blind Side‚ success is portrayed to be accessible by simply knowing the right people. The Blind Side is a 2009 American semi-biographical drama film. It is written and directed by John Lee Hancock‚ and based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis. The storyline features Michael Oher‚ an offensive lineman who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film

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    1. Why do you think this film is called “The Blind Side? ( i.e. who has a blind side and why?) The term “Blind Side” refers to Michael Oher when he is playing football‚ his objective is to guard the quarterback’s blind side. Michael does not understand this at first‚ however‚ Leigh Anne tells him to imagine his team as his family. His instinct to protect his family’s blind side is why this movie is titled “The Blind Side”. The title of the film Is also related to Michael’s previous thoughts of being

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    The Blind Side is a movie that is based on a true story about Michael Oher. Throughout this movie there were examples of prejudice‚ discrimination and ignorance. Michael Oher had a tough upbringing. He went through many difficulties and challenges but still prevailed no matter the doubt. It all began when Leigh Anne Tuohy and the Tuohy’s spotted Michael in the cold rain‚ and decided to help him out. Instead of ignoring him on the street‚ Leigh Anne Tuohy offered to drive Michael home. Michael

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    The Blind Side Formal Speech Alex CalinaThe Blind side is a not only a novel‚ but a movie based on the life of a young man named Michael Oher who was taken in by a family and turned into one of the most successful athletes in the history of the NFL. The movie has gotten many great reviews‚ because of its great acting and very deep story. “Is every extraordinary true story worth adapting to film? It seems as though we’ve heard everything before‚ especially when it comes to down-on-their-luck athletes

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