The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game

<p>Opening in theaters November 20, 2009, <b>The Blind Side</b> is a feature movie based on Michael’s Lewis’s <b>New York Times</b> bestseller, produced by Alcon Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. <b>The Blind Side</b> tells the inspirational story of Michael Oher, a homeless black teen taken under the wing of the Touhys, a wealthy white Memphis family. Oher’s size and speed on the football field bring him accolades. But learning the game’s strategy and making it as a student take the help of his new family, coaches, and tutor.</p> <p>Sandra Bullock stars as Leigh Anne Touhy, the sharp-witted and compassionate matriarch. Tim McGraw stars as her sports-enthusiast husband. Oscar winner Kathy Bates plays Miss Sue, Oher’s indefatigable tutor. Quinton Aaron has his first major role as Oher. John Lee Hancock, who directed <b>The Rookie</b> and <b>The Alamo</b>, writes and directs the film.</p> <p>Michael Oher was just drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. This edition includes a new afterword bringing Oher’s life up to date through college and the NFL.</p>

Author(s): Michael Lewis  

ISBN 10: 039333838X
ISBN 13: 9780393338386
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Publication: October 2009
Edition: Movie Tie-in Edition