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Trailer: ‘The Blind Side’

By W. Andrew Powell • August 7, 2009 • Category: Movies & DVDs

From writer/director John Lee Hancock, who previously brought us The Alamo, comes a drama about family, and football.

Based on Michael Lewis’ book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, The Blind Side stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, with Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Lily Collins, Jae Head.

Synopsis:
The Blind Side depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher’s presence in the Touhys’ lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. Opens November 20, 2009.

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W. Andrew Powell

W. Andrew Powell lives, sleeps, eats, and breaths movies and entertainment. Since launching The GATE in 1999 Andrew has enjoyed being a pest to any publicist who would return his calls. His columns, DVD Tuesday and Film Friday, are currently syndicated in a number of publications in Canada.
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