Blinded by the colour Michael Oher - a successful offensive tackle in the American National Football League. It seems like he has a great life with an amazing career, as a matter of fact his life hasn’t always been a happy one. In his biographical movie The Blind Side (2009), the viewers get to follow the quietly withdrawn Michael Oher’s road to success in sport. He comes from broken family, moreover made him to spend the nights in the streets and live in different foster homes. The separation from the drug-addicted mother affected him strongly. Michael became more protective of the one he loves, since there was no one who could defend him from the police when he was taken away. That is why he is a superb offensive tackle. Certain childhood memories tend to …show more content…
The investigator, who interrogated Michael, certainly assumed that the Touhy’s only reached out to Michael to make him a famous athlete that they lately can earn money from. As result of the investigation, Michael believed in this and ran away from home one night. Nevertheless, this was not the family’s intention. Why would they otherwise treat him like a one of them? Leigh-Anne could easily give him the cold shoulder or not become his legal guardian. You can see that they wanted to give him a better life, furthermore let Michael know that they always have his back. I suppose that is why the movie is called The Blind Side. Blind side is a sport term for the blind spot behind the quarter back when he passes, someone has to have his back. Therefore there is offensive tackle that protects him from the opponent to make sure the quarter back can pass. This term can also mean the security the Thouy’s gave Michael. To let Michael know, he doesn’t need to defend himself anymore. He has family who defends each other. They will always be there for one and other even if they have different