The Blind Side
– Oversized African-American, Michael Oher, the teen from across the tracks and a broken home, has now..
Oversized African-American, Michael Oher, the teen from across the tracks and a broken home, has nowhere to sleep at age 16. Taken in by an affluent Memphis couple, Michael embarks on a remarkable rise to play for the NFL.
20 Nov 2009
English
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John Lee Hancock
John Lee Hancock, Michael Lewis (book)
Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head
Based on the true story of Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft.
Won 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 30 nominations.
$255,900,000
Warner Bros. Pictures