The Blind Side

A young man’s size and prowess playing American-style football help him attain an education in school and in life., Sandra Bullock stars as Leigh Anne Touhy, a headstrong, wealthy woman from Memphis who welcomes into her home Michael Oher, an emotionally traumatised African-American student who turns out to be gifted at playing football., The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatised boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family., Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete projected to be the first pick at the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by author Michael Lewis’ best-seller The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. Michael Oher was living on the streets when he was welcomed into the home of a conservative suburban family, but over time he matured into a talented athlete. As the NFL draft approaches, fans and sports radio personalities alike speculate that Oher will be the hottest pick of the year. Sandra Bullock stars in a film written and directed by John Lee Hancock (The Rookie, The Alamo)., When she discovers that her son’s school friend has nowhere to live, rich Tennessee mum takes him in and helps him overcome his impoverished background to fulfil his dreams as a pro American football star., Sandra Bullock delivers an Academy Award winning performance in this deeply moving adaptation of the Michael Lewis bestseller about a young man whose size and prowess playing American-style football help him attain an education in school and in life. Newcomer Quinton Aaron portrays the oversized teenager transformed from a homeless street kid to a star athlete through the kindness and charity of a dynamic woman who offers him a stable home, a caring family and the opportunity to follow his dreams. Tim McGraw takes the role of the husband who discovers the boy’s talent and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates plays the young man’s strict tutor in this riveting, heartfelt, true story directed by John Lee Hancock., This inspirational drama stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Touhy, a headstrong, wealthy Memphis woman who welcomes into her home Michael Oher, a deeply troubled African-American high-school student who turns out to be gifted at playing football., Sandra Bullock stars as Leigh Anne Touhy, a headstrong, wealthy Memphis woman who welcomes into her home Michael Oher, an emotionally traumatised African-American high-school student who turns out to be gifted at playing football., Leigh Anne Touhy, a headstrong, wealthy Memphis woman welcomes into her home Michael Oher, an emotionally traumatized African-American high-school student who turns out to be gifted at playing football., Sandra Bullock won her first Oscar as the caring and strong suburban housewife who takes in a homeless teenager and helps him become a successful athlete. Michael Big Mike Oher has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. He’s had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. But his foster mother, supported by her well-to-do family, soon takes charge and ensures that he 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.