The Blind Side

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Statement of responsibility: Alcon Entertainment presents a Gil Netter production ; a John Lee Hancock film ; executive producer, Molly Smith, Timothy M. Bourne, Erwin Stoff ; produced by Gil Netter, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson ; written and directed by John Lee Hancock

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Summary: Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is 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, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome-- as both a football player and student. Mike works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle

Awards note: Academy Awards, 2010: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Bullock).

Credits note: Music by Carter Burwell ; director of photography, Alar Kivilo ; co-producers, Yolanda T. Cochran, Steven P. Wegner, K.C. Hodenfield ; costume designer, Daniel Orlandi ; editor, Mark Livolsi ; production designer, Michael Corenblith

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Intended audience: MPAA rating: PG-13; for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references

Language note: Dialogue in English, dubbed French (Quebec) or dubbed Spanish, with optional English (SDH), French or Spanish subtitles

PerformerNote: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Lily Collins, Ray McKinnon, Kim Dickens, Adriane Lenox, Kathy Bates

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