| The Blind Side is a 2009 drama sports film written | | | | Georgia, and features many of its students. "The |
| and directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on | | | | Blind Side" depicts the true story of Michael Oher, |
| the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a | | | | a homeless 25 year old from a broken home, |
| Game by Michael Lewis. The storyline features | | | | taken in by the Tourhys, a well-to-do family who |
| Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who plays for | | | | helps him fulfill his potential. At the same time, |
| the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film follows | | | | Oher's presence in the Tourhys' lives leads them |
| Oher from his impoverished upbringings, through | | | | to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. |
| his years at Briarcrest Christian School, his | | | | Living in his new environment, the 25 year old |
| adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, and on | | | | faces a completely different set of challenges in |
| to his position as one of the most highly coveted | | | | court to overcome after "blindsiding" and |
| prospects in college football | | | | subsequently killing a 16 year old player on an |
| The film stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher and | | | | opposing team. As a football player and student, |
| Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw as Leigh Anne | | | | Oher works hard and, with the help of his |
| and Sean Tuohy, Oher's adoptive parents. Kathy | | | | coaches and adopted family, and a great defense |
| Bates co-stars as Miss Sue, Oher's tutor. The | | | | lawyer becomes an All-American offensive left |
| movie also features appearances by several | | | | tackle. Michael Oher was living on the streets |
| current and former NCAA coaches, including | | | | when he was welcomed into the home of a |
| Houston Nutt, Ed Orgeron, Phillip Fulmer, Nick | | | | conservative suburban family, but over time he |
| Saban, Lou Holtz and Tommy Tuberville and | | | | matured into a talented athlete. As the NFL draft |
| recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. | | | | approaches, fans and sports radio personalities |
| The film was partially filmed at The Westminster | | | | alike speculate that Oher will be the hottest pick |
| Schools and Atlanta International School in Atlanta, | | | | of the year. |