Title: The Blind Side

Date: 2009

Media type: Film

Category: Ethical Issues and Dilemmas

Rating: PG-13

Audience(s): High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Couples, Families

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Leigh Anne Touhy is a strong, tough, and opinionated wife and mother. While she rarely shows the soft side of her personality, that all changes when she learns about Michael Oher, a homeless boy that is seen hanging around her children’s private school. The movie follows the family as they take in Michael as their own and push him to his full potential. With their assistance, Michael becomes a successful student and football player. They all learn that family is more important than anything else.

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: Why do you think Leigh Anne chose to be a parent to Michael? How did the family have to change to accommodate a new member in the family? How do you think Leigh Anne reacted to other’s opinions about her changing family?

Contributor: Krista Hamann