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

Published on 04/17/2018
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S.J. Really Did “Work Over” The College Recruiters

One of the funniest, most memorable scenes in the film is when S.J. speaks with a college recruiter and says “what’s in it for me?” When asked about this, the Touhy parents stated, “He worked those coaches pretty hard” adding he obtained a private tour through The Grove from Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron.

S.J. Really Did “Work Over” The College Recruiters

S.J. Really Did “Work Over” The College Recruiters

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His High School Tutor Really Did Follow Him To College

In the film, Kathy Bates plays Miss Sue who tutors Michael. She moved to an apartment nearby him so she could be there for him. In real life, Sue Mitchell teaches Michael in high school and continues to help him in college.

His High School Tutor Really Did Follow Him To College

His High School Tutor Really Did Follow Him To College

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