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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...
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The inspiring story of how a small town in West Virginia, steeped in the rich tradition of college football, struggled to cope with a devastating loss and restore their community after one of the worst disasters in the history of American sports.
"...an absolute must for anyone who loves sports..."--Miami Herald
"...uplifting and inspiring."--ReelViews
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The football team just can't win a game. The whole town is down in the dumps - that is until the notorious Viola Swamp whips the team into shape. Miss Nelson has to have her tonsils removed and while she is away her students are up to no good. They have managed to fool the principal, but not Viola Swamp. Now the kids can't wait for Miss Nelson to return.
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Dodge Connelly captain of a struggling football squad has only one hope to save his team, recruit college superstar Carter Rutherford. But when a feisty reporter starts snooping around, she turns the two teammates into instant rivals and kicks off a wild competition filled with hilarious screwball antics.
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