Racial Representation

From Silver Screen to Reality: Examining Racial Representation in 'The Blind Side

The movie implies that Oher's athletic prowess is his primary avenue for success and escaping poverty. This is a common trope that can perpetuate the notion that Black individuals can primarily or only achieve success through physical rather than intellectual means.

Explore an in-depth analysis of the portrayal of race in 'The Blind Side'. This article dissects the film's narrative, questioning its perpetuation of the White Savior Complex and its depiction of racial representation on the silver screen.