“The Blind Side”: What The Film Got Right, And What Was Inaccurate

Published on 04/17/2018
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Gang Members Never Taunted Leigh Anne Touhy

In a scene in the movie, Michael asks Mrs. Touhy to stay in the car when he runs errands in a “bad” part of town. She listens to him but is approached by gang members and taunted. This doesn’t happen in real life.

Gang Members Never Taunted Leigh Anne Touhy

Gang Members Never Taunted Leigh Anne Touhy

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Michael Really Did Inspire Family Dinner Time

In the film, Michael convinces the Tuohy family to join him at the dinner table. In real life, this was normal for the household and Michael didn’t need to convince them to do so.

Michael Really Did Inspire Family Dinner Time

Michael Really Did Inspire Family Dinner Time

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