The Blind Side movie hit theaters all over the country today, including Oxford, Mississippi. This movie is the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American Football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring Leigh Anne Tuohy.
Oher has ties to Oxford Mississippi, as a crucial member of the Ole Miss football team that went on to win the 2008 Cotton Bowl. Many Rebel fans and football enthusiasts in Oxford, Ms. have long awaited for this true story to hit the Malco Oxford Studio Cinema.
Oher has ties to Oxford Mississippi, as a crucial member of the Ole Miss football team that went on to win the 2008 Cotton Bowl. Many Rebel fans and football enthusiasts in Oxford, Ms. have long awaited for this true story to hit the Malco Oxford Studio Cinema.
The Blind Side sold out completely in Oxford, Ms. on its ope
ning day, and lines of fans decked out in Ole Miss apparel were backed up to the parking lot. Michael Oher's story is a big deal for football fans in Oxford Ms. and it shows. Fans have heard this tragic story and some have even read the book. They are ready to finally see this story on the silver screen.
ning day, and lines of fans decked out in Ole Miss apparel were backed up to the parking lot. Michael Oher's story is a big deal for football fans in Oxford Ms. and it shows. Fans have heard this tragic story and some have even read the book. They are ready to finally see this story on the silver screen. The movie grossed about 34.5 million dollars in it's opening weekend of November 20, 2009. The movie is predicted to gross millions more and continue it's success.
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