Social Responsibility In The Film: The Blind Side

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As a child growing up in America, we have all been taught by our parents, teachers, and adults in general to lend a helping hand to others when we can as if it is a part of our social responsibilities. Often politically driven agendas lead the Unites States to help other countries in various capacities, this however isn’t always requested by these countries. The perception is that we are fulfilling some moral, universal responsibility. This isn’t how this behavior is often viewed from the other perspective. There are certainly times when this aid is both needed and appreciated. This can also be a very destructive process for a number of reasons if there are cultural boundaries crossed. When one country imposes itself within the borders of another regardless of the reasons, there is an impact felt from the those in power all the way down to lowest parts of their society. Expectations of repayment for help that was not requested to begin with, can …show more content…

Her narrating the movie herself, shows that she is the main lead of the movie instead of Quinton Aaron, who plays the character, Michael Oher, whom the movie is about. Her narration increases her authority over Oher, and lessens his importance in the movie. All by displaying his requirement for her to save his life at his school and with his living situation. The film ended up being a Major Academy Award nominee, proving the point of how much Hollywood enjoys a White Savior tale within their industry. But if we view it from another stand point, this movie is also offensive to Michael Oher of Carolina Panther’s because this movie was meant to be able his story not Leigh Tuohy’s story. The whole point of the film was to show the world how he made it into the NFL with the support that he received from his loved

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