Movies: Multi-threaded Inspiration

I saw Blind Side last night. Since I had not heard much hype about this movie, I was a bit surprised that the first showing we attempted was sold out and the theatre was packed for the next showing. After seeing the movie, I get it. Based on the true story of a wealthy family rescuing a talented football player (Michael Oher, now a promising rookie on the Baltimore Ravens) from the Memphis ghetto, this was certainly a “feel-good” movie, but it seemed more than just that to me. The underdog has universal appeal in our culture, but this movie was also a reminder that being there for our next generation makes all the difference. The “feel-good” message revolves around the wealthy family taking Michael under their wing, but they never...