The Blind Side stars Sandra Bullock as Oher's real-life adoptive mother Leigh Anne Tuohy, who is married to a guy named Sean who owns Taco Bell (played by country singer Tim McGraw). (with Bullock at the New York premiere of "The Blind Side," Nov. 17, 2009 . When it is apparent the coach is unable to instruct Michael how to use his protective instincts on the field, Leigh Anne steps in (as is her wont) and demonstrates how the other members of the team are stand-ins for his family. The White Savior Complex is alive and well in Hollywood. Talented Briarcrest football player, and a friend of, Victorian poet who wrote The Charge of the Light Brigade, one of the few works of literature that, Inner-city football player whos murdered shortly after he fails to make the grades to attend college on a football scholarship, inspiring. BRIAN Laundrie's cause of death was revealed on Tuesday as suicide by a gunshot wound to the head, his family lawyer said. Fellow Quarterbacks of Life include actor James Earl Jones, surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton, and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. To be fair to "The Blind Side," most of the movie takes place after Oher has entered Wingate. The daughter of Phil Collins, she was chosen 2008 "International Model of the Year" by Spain's Glamour Magazine, and one of 20 women named by Maxim magazine as "The Hottest Daughters of Rock Stars" in 2009. What The Blind Side Doesn't Tell You About The True Story. The film is an excellent biographical film for an interesting and interesting story. Dajus da crap dey wrotebout me last sittee days! he boomed. The movie stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. The black kids reminded him, in a funny way, of himself.Sean knew what it meant to be the poor kid in a private school, because hed been one himself. Head coach of the New York Giants, who favored a traditionalist, brawny approach to the game of football. Were reminded of Michaels continued outsider status when, toward the end of the book, he flees from the scene of a fight with a teammate and refuses to answer calls or texts from his family. What if he wanted to play lacrosse? While speaking withPeople Magazine in 2021, Michael Oher talked heavily about the positive impact that being taken in by the Tuohys had on him. 2016 started off in familiar fashion for Aaron, with a bit part inMothers and Daughtersthat didn't even make the first page of the film's IMDb credits. Left Behindmight not have done well with the critics, but Aaron toldThe Blazethat he stood by the story. Bullock's character essentially forces Oher into football once she learns of his "protective instincts" on a career-aptitude test. I was like, 'How did you know that I was bullied?' On August 19, 2009, Redbox sued Warner Home Video[44] to continue purchasing DVD titles at wholesale prices. Jones' seven-year tenure in charge of England ended in December with his sacking after a run of results in 2022 that included six defeats and a draw in 12 matches. She said to be an artist, you had to practice every day, and for reminding her daughters that there's no race, no religion, no class system, no color, nothing, no sexual orientation that makes us better than anyone else. Its one greatachievement wasforcing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, through sheer mediocrity, to change its voting rules so that similarly mediocre movies would never again be nominated for Best Picture. Player for the New York Giants in the 1980s. It stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. Later, Michael is befriended by a younger student named Sean Tuohy, Jr./"SJ". Legendary quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, often said to be the best in NFL history. Would not have made it through AP Literature without the printable PDFs. Tony liked Big Mike, but he also could see that Big Mike was heading at warp speed toward a bad end. "The Blind Side" gives the bulk of the credit for Oher's rise from poverty to football star to the Tuohys. Tony Henderson / Big Tony. Jump-start him. Lists about racism, prejudice, and discrimination in the real world and as it is depicted throughout film, TV, and music. Aaron has been working almost non-stop sinceThe Blind Side, appearing in films, TV, and even short films. Director David Manzi Writer David Manzi See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Awards 3 wins Photos Add photo More like this 7.6 The Blind Side Watch options 6.1 Big Mike responded badly; Harrington hadnt seen this side of him. We've got a volunteer. And, of course, to Oher's athletic abilities, football instincts, and determined personality, which were real. I was eating, so I could focus on other things rather than being hungry, that's when I really started to excel.". In his book "I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness to the Blind Side and Beyond,"Oher creditssome of his 11 siblings with protecting him when he was a child he was his mother's sixth child. But "The Blind Side"showcased his childhood growing up in poverty without parental support or a stable home. You just need to mind your own business. From that moment, Michael improves dramatically, well enough to play at the college level. Didn't at least one of the six hundred guys think about giving up, and joining with the other side? Accepting the Oscar for Best Actress for "The Blind Side," Sandra Bullock said, "I would like to thank what this film is about for me, which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from. The majority of the football team wound up majoring in Criminal Justice. What Criminal Justice had going for it was that it didn't require any math or language skills. She is currently a student at USC majoring in broadcast journalism. The 2009 film The Blind Side tells the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless boy from a disadvantaged background who was taken in by a family at his school. He seldom attended classes, and showed no talent or interest in school. All of the Black men near Michael's home are portrayed as violent and thuggish, including one man who confronts Sandra Bullock. It was a small role but that might have been a good thing, as the film was hardly a runaway success. She didnt want to go to Florida State, and the truth was he didnt really feel like doing his schoolwork or making his grades. [13] The film hit $200 million domestically on January 1, 2010, marking the first time a movie marketed with a sole actress' name above the title (Bullock's) has crossed the $200 million mark. There's a lot more to come and I hope that withHalfwayaudiences are able to see that there is much more to me than just Big Mike.". [1] Filming for the school scenes took place at Atlanta International School and The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia, and it features many of their students as extras. and Leigh Anne Tuohy interrupting practice with a family-based metaphor for Oher to figure out blocking. Popular football scout who traveled the country searching for NFL prospects still in high school, and whose newsletter was once required reading for football coaches and other NFL insiders. Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. Aaron played the main character, Byron, who struggles to leave his life of crime in the past. Michael Oherbarely speaks at all throughout the course of the movie, so the White People assume he is simple and kind and pure. But often, it's the lives of the players off the field that grab you by the heartstrings. It was called "The Blind Side" because it is about coming over your "blind side" and never giving up on anything. The movie released to mixed reviews in 2009 but grossed more than $255 million in the United States. Aaron isn't showing any signs of slowing down. However, Michael appears to be hesitant to use his strength and size while practicing, Leigh Anne tells him, as an offensive lineman, he must protect his quarterback. (Jae Head). His meager ties to his past are broken further. No, really. [45] Rather dramatically, Coach O extracted from his desk a thick folder stuffed with newspaper clippings, and dropped it with a thud. A prime example of prejudice is feelings of racism. Bullock won an Oscar for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy. White saviors in film are nothing new, andthey've evenbeen parodied byMAD TV. On the football field the players became honorary white people, but off it they were still black, and unnatural combatants in Mississippi's white internecine war. ", Quinton Aaron felt some similarities between himself and Oher: "Neither of us knew our fathers growing up. But details like that don't win actresses Academy Awards. LEIGH ANNE I suppose they can be on the team, too. Menu. No one asked her to do this, and Oher was doing fine on his own, but Bullock's character felt it her sacred duty to allowOherentry into her magicalLand of White Privilege wherein she positions herself as his very own saving grace. [12] In its fourth weekend, it moved down to second place, dropping a slim 23% with an estimated $15.5 million for a total of $150.2 million in the United States and Canada as of December 13, 2009. Throughout The Blind Side, Michael Oher is an outsider. Newcomer Quinton Aaron portrays the oversized teenager transformed from a homeless street kid to a star athlete through the kindness and charity of a dynamic woman (Bullock--Gravity) who offers him. "[27] Melissa Anderson of the Dallas Observer argues that the "mute, docile" portrayal of Oher effectively endorses the Uncle Tom stereotype of African-American submission to white authority. He hadn't seen the little white boythe three-year-old son of one of the tutors. Prior to filming, Aaron underwent seven weeks of extensive training, and lost more than 100 pounds. Again, because he isn't given the opportunity to speak for himself in the film, viewers can't be sure what Oher really would have wanted. Surrounded by friends who told him that hed be wasting his time to even try college, he quit. Lily Collins (with Bullock at the New York premiere of "The Blind Side," Nov. 17, 2009), was born in England and had already begun an acting career as a toddler before moving at age six to the U.S., where she studied at the Youth Academy for Dramatic Arts. It takes a condiment-oriented demonstration from S.J. (Jae Head). When you look at him, think of SJ and how you'd never let anything or anyone hurt him. First African-American admitted to the University of Mississippi. A big part of the tutors job was to steer the players away from the professors and courses most likely to lead to lack of performance. The Blind Side is an enjoyable that some may consider a bit too soft or safe. As of July 9, 2013, units sold for the DVD stand at more than 8.4 million copies and it has grossed a further $107,962,159 adding to its total gross. [37][failed verification] The change was interpreted as a response to films like The Blind Side being nominated for Best Picture to fill up the set number of spots.[38][39]. He was shot and killed, then thrown off an overpass on the west side of Memphis. But Michael is now part of their family, and Leigh Anne refuses to let Michael waste his opportunities. When talking about watching his adoptive family teach him he said, "No, that's not me at all! She later asks Collins how she feels about it. (book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game"), See production, box office & company info, Hidden Figures: It All Adds Up - The Making of Hidden Figures, The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Inglourious Basterds/Post Grad/World's Greatest Dad, Is the main character considered a "Black Stereotype?". The Warner Brothers release was nominated for two Academy Awards including Best Picture, and won the Oscar for Best Actress. But that focus still pulls attention away from the other people in his life who did try to help him, including his own family and people from his community. In all, Michael adjusts to his new community, partly with the help of the generous Tuohy family, and partly because of his own innate kindness and talent as a football player. That's when a lot of people at once began to scream hysterically and Michael noticed the little white boy on the floor, in a pool of blood. [23], A. O. Scott of The New York Times commented on the performances: "Ms. Bullock is convincing enough as an energetic, multitasking woman of the New South, who knows her own mind and usually gets her own way. Racism and Outsiderness Quotes in The Blind Side. Through it all, the film'smuted politeness prevents it from ever having to address any of these issues. The family seemed to have all the success and joy in the world, but when Michael showed up, it was as if he was the final piece to the puzzle. Football drama fictionalizes events surrounding the true story of All-American offensive tackle Michael Oher. In his interview withHuffington Post's Pam Stucky, he explained that while he'll always love acting, he's not opposed to testing the waters in other areas of showbiz. He befriends the Tuohy family, who eventually adopt him as their own son. They are a good protein source, and I especially like With the support of the Tuohy family, Oher went on to become an All-American football player and made the first-round NFL draft pick. Aaron played T.I., atrusting guy who ends up getting played by the leading lady. Then she went back home and relayed the conversation to Michael, who held out his arm. If you'd like to learn more about the quiet ways in which The Blind Sideis racist, by all means keep reading. In "The Blind Side," Oher meets the Tuohys shortly after getting into Wingate, through a friendship with their young son S.J. In real life, Thompson interviewed him at his house, with Sean Tuohy (the father) right beside him. By CBSNews.com producer David Morgan. You can see video of her story here. Despite mixed reviews from critics, Bullock's performance was universally praised, leading to her winning the Academy Award for Best Actress. [6], Academy Award winner Julia Roberts was originally offered Bullock's role, but turned it down. Runningback for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980s. The film also received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture. In other ways, Michael uses his outsiderness to his advantage: as the biggest kid at Briarcrestif not the biggest 16-year-old in the state of Tennesseehes a natural football player. And even though The Blind Side is based on true events, the movieloves its White Saviors as well, with Sandra Bullock selflessly rescuingfuture offensive lineman Michael Oherfrom an inevitable life of crime and poverty. After the game, Sean notices Michael picking up food discarded on the bleachers. Aaron plays Tommy, a member of the camera crew. 'Ompaloompah' here is your tailback. Since Oher retired from the NFL in 2017, he's set up a foundation called Beat the Odds Inc., which helps children from underprivileged backgrounds achieve their own dreams. Maybe they know best, but maybe they don't. The late Alan Thicke stars as Patrick Spencer, a wealthy and pretentious self-help guru; Aaron plays Brian "Giant Man" Calhoun, a heroin addict recruited by a gang of criminals to kidnap Spencer's daughter and hold her for ransom. I also played some football at one point, but I wasn't good at it.". The film was inspired by the real-life story of football player Michael Oher, played by Aaron, who was adopted by his high school football coach's family. In his book, I Beat The Odds: From Homelessness, to The Blind Side, and Beyond, Oher wrote, "I felt like it [the movie] portrayed me as dumb instead of as a kid who had never had consistent academic instruction and ended up thriving once he got it. Bullock played Leigh Anne Tuohy opposite Quinton Aaron who portrayed Michael Oher. The film was a commercial success, grossing $309 million on a $29 million budget. Michael at first appears lost amidst the Tuohys' generosity: he is unsure about joining their meals. He's got an array of projects lined up, including a horror film calledHybristophilia, about a news team whose attempts to interview an at-large serial killer go very wrong. For all we know, Michael could be a straight-upasshole, but because the film gives a very flat version of the real-life man, it's impossible to know as a viewer. Perhaps the defining football moment of . There's no official trailer or premiere date yet, but Aaron's set to play a character called Vick Wilson in the show, which follows doctors that compete in some of the most complicated surgeries in the world. Piano, ballet, whatever it is I wanted to be. But the family easily accepts him, including SJ and his sister Collins (Lily Collins). In 2010, he had a guest-starring role in an episode ofLaw &Order: SVUthataired on March 24, 2010. "[21] Metacritic, which assigned a score of 53 out of 100, based on reviews from 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". The Blind Side: (Movie Tie-in Edition) by Michael Lewis (17-Nov-2009) Paperback. There are so manyways. Sandra Bullock starred as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Oher's adoptive mother, andwon an Oscarfor her performance, but at just 25 years old, Aaron made a name for himself as a serious young actor with charisma, talent, and the potential for a long career. I think that's what the writer was saying, that you should hope for courage and try for honor. All I can say is, if there were more Leigh Anne Tuohys, the world would be a better-run, more harmonious and more productive placeas long as it was by her rules! Quarterback for the Bengals in the 1970s. Her credits include the series "90210." I like being creative and although I don't consider myself a writer, I do enjoy coming up with ideas and developing them with writers who I like and want to work with.". [5] NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had an uncredited voice cameo announcing Michael's drafting into the Baltimore Ravens during the 2009 NFL Draft. 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