Film

The Blind Side 2009

Directed by John Lee Hancock

  • Drama
  • 129 min
  • PG-13

Based on the extraordinary true story

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 woman and her family.

Dramasportsamerican footballadoptionprivate schooleducationbased on true storymemphis, tennesseeduringcreditsstingerchristianhigh school american footballinspirationaldramatic

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