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Sandra Bullock Tackles 'The Blind Side'

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'The Blind Side' may look like a football film, but it isn't. It is really the story about the remarkable real-life Tuohy family from Memphis and how the love and support they express for each other changes their lives - and the life of the teenager they adopt.

"The sport is the metaphor for this family," says Sandra Bullock, who stars as Leigh Anne Tuohy. "A family unit doesn't work unless everyone is working together. A team doesn't work unless everyone is working together. It is about family, prejudices and calling people on their stuff."

"I think first and foremost it is a human story," says Tim McGraw, who plays Leigh Anne's husband, Sean. "The story behind this is so heartwarming."

'The Blind Side' finds Sandra as a well-to-do, conservative suburban woman who takes in a homeless African-American teen (newcomer Quinton Aaron) from a broken home to help him fulfill his potential. Faced with all-new challenges, the young man discovers a natural ability playing football and becomes an All-American offensive left tackle with NFL prospects.

"I got to hand it to the family," Sandra continues. "They worked as a team to get him to where he is. What better example of teamwork than a family who supports each other? You rarely see athletes that talk about "we" and "team." Everyone says "I." When you see athletes that are about working together, it is powerful and emotional. That is why I think this is an important film."

Also starring Kathy Bates, the film is based on the best-selling book by Michael Lewis, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.

"The Blind Side" will touch down in theaters on Nov. 20.

Posted October 30, 2009 5:00:00 PM
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