Hollywood has been known to take full advantage of its dramatic license when it comes to putting true stories on the big screen...

In the hit movie, THE BLIND SIDE, the facts of young Michael Oher's life from abject poverty to being a star in the National Football League are so compelling and dramatic, that little embellishing was needed...

When Michael was just a boy there wasn't a parent or guardian to attend to even his most basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. His father was not around and his mother was dealing her own drug addiction...

And while stunted emotionally and academically, his body grew and at the tender age of 15, Michael stood 6' 5" and weighed over 300 pounds...

His body, and football, would be his way to a better life...