The Blind Side: The Role Of White People In Movies

For many years, movies have be dominantly played by white people, who, most of the time, are depicted as the “hero” or “savior.” People of color have always been in movies, however, they are presumably depicted as troublesome, in danger, or incapable of defending or protecting themselves.

In a majority of movies, like The Blind Side, they portray a white person helping a person of color alter their life for the better or overcome a struggle. The white savior complex is destructive and affects minorities. The idea that they have to be white in order to receive a role in a movie or a position at a job, is very detrimental to them mentally and, possibly, physically. People begin to be focused on trying to be lighter, going as far as whitening