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

Published on 04/17/2018
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Hugh Freeze Was Hired By Ole Miss And It Caused Some Controversy

The movie doesn’t focus on the fact that Ole Miss hired Hugh Freeze as the new coach only 20 days after Oher signed his letter of intent. In real life, this was very controversial because it can be viewed as trying to influence where Oher chose to go to college.

Hugh Freeze Was Hired By Ole Miss And It Caused Some Controversy

Hugh Freeze Was Hired By Ole Miss And It Caused Some Controversy

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Was That Safari For Windows — In 2004?

Some of the film’s mistakes were due to overlooked details by the directorial team. One example is when Sean Tuohy is seen in the film using Safari for Windows. This version wasn’t released until 2007 and Oher lived with the family in 2004. While this isn’t the most critical detail, it is always good to be careful when retelling a personal tale.

Was That Safari For Windows — In 2004@

Was That Safari For Windows — In 2004?

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