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Michael Oher In The Blind Side
Ones’ life is directly impacted by their own view(s) of a specific situation(s) they are placed in or have experienced throughout their lifetime. A remarkable example of this comes to light within the inspirational true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African American teen, who was drug through the foster system for many years solely because he wasn’t born into a forever family. In honor of this courageous male and the family that loved he like their own, movie producer, John Lee Hancock, decided to create the film, The Blind Side. In 2009, this inspirational story hit the big screen, in an effort to show people that those that are raised with nothing can work hard to rise above their ruins and make a name for themselves with one key factor, dedication! This incredible story shares with us, the life of Michael Oher and his transition from being a- neglected teenager, with no family or place to call home, to a well-renowned NFL player with a family to call his own. Throughout the obstacles Oher faced, he comes to learn that love, faith, dedication, hard work, and family can make anything possible. For many, influences and or events have significant impacts on …show more content…
Soon after seeing the conditions Michael was living in, Leigh Ann, decided to bring the neglected young man home to stay with them while we got back up on his feet. Little did either of them know the impact they had on one another. In 2004 the Tuohy’s decided to adopt Michael and officially call him their son. Aside from giving him a warm place to sleep, and a family that loved him, the Tuohy’s gave Michael every tool he needed to become successful. They provided Michael with private tutors to assist him in his academic career, they practiced his plays and drills with him when it came close to game time, and they even did everything they could to get him into the college of his

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