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

Published on 04/17/2018
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Oher Is An Extrovert With A “Wicked” Sense Of Humor

Off the field, Oher’s teammates said he was fun-loving and knew how to enjoy life. They said he was never shy and loved making everyone laugh. He is not portrayed as very funny in “The Blind Side.” Perhaps producers thought a more serious story about an impoverished black teen would draw more viewers.

Oher Is An Extrovert With A “Wicked” Sense Of Humor

Oher Is An Extrovert With A “Wicked” Sense Of Humor

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Oher’s Grades Were A Bigger Controversy Than The Movie Explained

At the end of “The Blind Side,” Michael has an issue with his grades and needs to get a 2.5 GPA to be accepted into a Division I school. In real life, Oher needed a 2.65 GPA and he was only to achieve that after attending a BYU program which allowed him to raise some of his grades.

Oher’s Grades Were A Bigger Controversy Than The Movie Explained

Oher’s Grades Were A Bigger Controversy Than The Movie Explained

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