The movie the Blind Side is a true story about a poor African American teenager living in foster care named Michael Oher played by Quinton Aaron.

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 2015)

Big Tony Hamilton played by Omar Dorsey, a friend of Michael's father introduces him to the coach of Wingate Christian School, Burt Collins played by Ray McKinnon. Burt is mesmerized by Michael's athletic ability and finds a way to get him enrolled into the school despite his unsatisfactory academic record. Leigh Ann Tuohy, played by Sandra Bullock meets Michael for the first time when he is walking at night and quivering in the cold. She invites him to stay the night at their house and spend Thanksgiving Day with them. Gradually Michael becomes a member of their family and they become his legal guardian. Michael's huge size and protective instincts makes him a challenging force on the football field. Although he is taught the game of football by SJ played by Jae Head, it was Leigh Anne Tuohy who made the biggest impact on Michael. With the love of family and Miss Sue's help a tutor played by Kathy Bates, he realizes his ability as a student, a football player, and turns the team into winners.