Blind Side, The
PG-13, 2009, Warner Brothers
Director:
John Lee Hancock
Starring:
Sandra Bullock, Kathy Bates, Kim Dickens, Lily Collins, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron
Plot:
The remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.
1
Mom insists homeless student spend the night
Themes: Compassion, Evangelism, Helping Others, Hospitality, Motherhood, Poverty
2
Mom prepares couch for homeless student
Themes: Helping Others, Hospitality, Kindness, Teen Issues, Trust
3
Homeless teen given first bed
Themes: Emotions, Generosity, Helping Others, Poverty, Teen Issues, Thankfulness
4
Friends make light of woman's generosity to teen
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Prejudice, Judging, Honesty, Boldness
5
Tutor overly honest in interview
Themes: Acceptance, Change, Honesty, Ulterior Motives, Unbelief
6
Woman admits husband's 'right' about teen
Themes: Forgetting the Past, Helping Others, Honesty, Humility, Marriage, Responsibility
7
Woman bravely takes teen back to slums for clothes
Themes: Courage, Disappointment, Helping Others, Intimidation, Mother-Son, Protection
8
Mom's butting in yields dynamic football results
Themes: Confidence, Gifting, Leadership, Protection, Training, Wisdom, Women
9
Homeless teen included in family Christmas card
Themes: Acceptance, Believing in Yourself, Confusion, Love, Prejudice, Relatives
10
Coach drools at possible recruit's size
Themes: Father-Son, Opportunity, Potential, Sports, Temptation
11
Coach fights for homeless teen's admission
Themes: Evangelism, Helping Others, Opportunity, Potential, Risk
12
Teacher sticks up for troubled student
Themes: Confusion, Effort, Judging, Teachability, Giving Up, Misunderstanding
13
Teacher discovers troubled student learns differently
Themes: Compassion, Discovery, Patience, Teen Issues, Poverty, Learning
14
Homeless teen stays overnight with wealthy family
Themes: Compassion, Helping Others, Hospitality, Poverty, Risk
15
Wealthy family shares Thanksgiving with homeless teen
Themes: Abundance, Blessings, Compassion, Provision, Helping Others, Hospitality, Priorities, Thanksgiving, Thankfulness
16
Woman gets homeless teen to open up
Themes: Communication, Concern, Honesty, Lost, Helping Others, Motherhood, Teen Issues
17
Caring woman helps large teen buy clothes
Themes: Choices, Helping Others, Inconvenience, Love, Protection, Provision
18
Mother reads children's book to eager teens
Themes: Acceptance, Adventure, Blessings, Brothers, Motherhood, Poverty
19
Teenage girl sticks up for "adopted" big brother
Themes: Courage, Family, Friendship, Loyalty, Priorities
20
Coach frustrated with rookie's shortcomings
Themes: Distraction, Frustration, Gifting, Presumptions, Training, Wisdom
21
Small boy trains giant football player
Themes: Discipline, Expectations, Goals, Obedience, Pressure, Training
22
Woman locates drug addict to discuss son
Themes: Addiction, Compassion, Making a Difference, Mother-Son, Poverty, Tragedy
23
Larger teen protects younger brother in accident
Themes: Bad News, Blessing, Encouragement, Mistakes, Motherhood, Nightmare, Protection, Regrets
24
Football player finally dominates trash-talker
Themes: Bullying, Kindness, Leadership, Loyalty, Mind Games, Power, Sportsmanship, Underestimate
25
Tutor tries scaring teen into choosing alma mater
Themes: Fear, Influence, Loyalty, Manipulation, Mind Games, Training
26
Father inspires football player to write
Themes: Encouragement, Influence, Parenting, Passion, Teen Issues, Training, Wisdom
27
Husband applauds wife's heart to serve
Themes: Doubt, Encouragement, Helping Others, Marriage, Parenting, Servanthood, Worry
28
Feisty mama confronts street gang
Themes: Bravery, Confidence, Family, Intimidation, Motherhood, Protection, Threaten
29
Mother releases son to make own choice
Themes: Abuse, Addiction, Innocence, Honesty, Freedom, Growing Up, Life Choices, Parenting
30
Tragedy and success of two homeless kids
Themes: Evangelism, Helping Others, Influence, Teen Issues, Missions, Making a Difference