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00:00:32 There's a moment of orderly silence
00:00:34 before a football play begins.
00:00:36 Players are in position, linemen are frozen,
00:00:39 And anything's possible.
00:00:45 Then, like a traffic accident, staff begins to randomly collide.
00:00:50 From the snap of the ball to the snap of the first bone
00:00:53 Is closer to four seconds than five.
00:01:04 One mississippi.
00:01:05 Joe Theismann, the redskins quarterback
00:01:07 Takes the snap and hands off to his running back.
00:01:11 Two mississippi.
00:01:13 It's a trick play, a flea flicker,
00:01:15 And the running back tosses the ball back to the quarterback.
00:01:21 Three mississippi.
00:01:23 Up to now the play's been defined
00:01:25 by the what the quarterback sees.
00:01:27 It's about to be defined by what he doesn't.
00:01:31 Four mississippi.
00:01:32 Lawrence Taylor is the best defensive player in the NFL
00:01:36 And has been from the time he stepped onto the field as a rookie.
00:01:48 He will also change the game of football as we know it.
00:01:51 ...and we'll look at it with the reverse angle one more time.
00:01:54 And I suggest if your stomach is weak you just don't watch ...
00:01:57 Legendary quarterback Joe Thiesmann
00:01:59 never played another down of football.
00:02:04 Now, y'all would guess that more often than not
00:02:07 The highest paid player on an NFL team is the quarterback.
00:02:10 And you'd be right.
00:02:11 What you probably don't know is that more often than not
00:02:14 The second highest paid player is, thanks to Lawrence Taylor,
00:02:18 A left tackle.
00:02:19 Because, as every housewife knows,
00:02:21 The first check you write is for the mortgage
00:02:23 But the second is for the insurence.
00:02:26 And the left tackle's job is to protect the quarterback
00:02:29 From what he can't see coming. To protect his blind side.
00:02:33 The ideal left tackle is big, but a lot of people are big.
00:02:37 He is wide in the butt and massive in the thighs.
00:02:40 He has long arms, giant hands and feet as quick as a hiccup.
00:02:46 This is a rare and expensive combination
00:02:49 The need for which can be traced to that monday night game
00:02:52 And Lawrence Taylor.
00:02:54 For on that day he not only altered Joe Theismann's life,
00:02:59 But mine as well.
00:03:07 Mr. Oher?
00:03:09 Mr. Oher?
00:03:11 Do you understand..? Do you know why I'm here?
00:03:15 To... investigate?
00:03:17 Yes. To investigate.
00:03:20 I'm here to investigate your odd... predicament.
00:03:25 Do you find the odd? Your predicament?
00:03:29 Michael?...
00:03:32 Iono.
00:03:35 Can I... can I leave now?
00:03:37 No. You can't.
00:04:04 # strange face, with your eyes #
00:04:09 # so pale and sincere #
00:04:14 # underneath, you know well #
00:04:19 # you have nothing to fear #
00:04:25 # for the dreams that came to you #
00:04:30 # when you were young #
00:04:36 # told of a life where #
00:04:41 # spring has crawled #
00:04:55 # you would seem so frail #
00:05:00 # in the cold of the night #
00:05:05 # when the armies of emotion #
00:05:11 # go out to fight #
00:05:16 # but while the earth #
00:05:21 # sinks to its grave #
00:05:27 # you sail to the sky #
00:05:31 # on the crest of a wave #
00:05:48 They say you the coach.
00:05:50 Bert Cotton.
00:05:52 Tony Hamilton, but everybody just calls me big Tony.
00:06:00 Hey, big Mike! Check it out.
00:06:05 Not even locked!
00:06:08 White people are crazy.
00:06:14 I promises my mama boo, on her deathbed
00:06:17 That I'd get my son Steven outta public school
00:06:19 And into a church school.
00:06:20 I appreciate that, Tony. But I'm not involved with admissions.
00:06:25 This figured maybe I'd come to talk to you,
00:06:28 Seeing as you might need some players.
00:06:31 What kind of sport is he playing?
00:06:32 Anything with a ball. Boy's good, too.
00:06:36 Classes start in a week.
00:06:38 It would have to be for the next semester.
00:06:40 I know, what you're thinking, coach. But,
00:06:42 look here, I got money, alright?
00:06:45 See I'm mechanic at wilson's auto t'other side of town.
00:06:48 Look, what if somebody drops out or moves?
00:06:52 Could they get in then?
00:06:54 "They?" you only mentioned one son.
00:06:57 That's right, Steven. But there's another boy.
00:07:01 - Another boy? - Yeah.
00:07:06 Big Mike.
00:07:08 Sleeps on my coach from time to time.
00:07:10 It's a bad deal. You know, his mama's on the crack pipe.
00:07:13 He ain't got nobody else.
00:07:15 He just wanted to come along for the ride.
00:07:17 - They're here? - Yeah.
00:07:19 The little one is Steven
00:07:23 And the big one...
00:07:25 Big Mike.
00:07:35 Swish!
00:07:39 Mike!
00:07:43 Come on!
00:07:51 Mother of god....
00:07:54 Steven Hamilton's paperwork looks acceptable to me.
00:07:57 And I believe he would do fine.
00:07:59 - but this other kid... - Big Mike.
00:08:02 Michael Oher gives us no reason to believe it,
00:08:05 Based on his record, that he would be successful here.
00:08:09 How bad could it be?
00:08:10 We're not exactly sure how old he is due to lack of records.
00:08:14 He has a measured iq of 80. Which is 6th percentile.
00:08:18 His grade point average begins with zero.
00:08:21 Zero-point-six.
00:08:22 Everyone passed him along
00:08:24 They gave him d's so they could hand
00:08:27 their problem off to the next school.
00:08:30 It's a brave kid.
00:08:34 For wanting to come here.
00:08:36 For wanting a quality education.
00:08:38 An education denied him by the poor
00:08:41 quality of the schools he's attended.
00:08:43 I tell you most kids with his background
00:08:45 Wouldn't come within two hundred miles of this place.
00:08:47 Coach Cotton, we understand your interest
00:08:50 in this young man's athletic abilities.
00:08:52 Now, he wouldn't be able to play sports
00:08:54 until he got his grades up anyway.
00:08:55 Forget sports!
00:08:57 Look at the wall.
00:08:59 Christian.
00:09:01 We either take that seriously or we paint over it.
00:09:04 You don't admit Michael Oher because of sports,
00:09:08 You admit him because it's the right thing to do.
00:09:57 Class, this is Michael Oher and he's new here
00:09:59 So I expect you all to make him feel welcome.
00:10:02 Mike, just take any empty seat.
00:10:08 This is a quiz based on the information you learned last year
00:10:12 In your science curriculum.
00:10:15 Don't worry. It's not gonna be graded.
00:10:18 I just want to see how much information we need to hit again.
00:10:21 Just answer whatever you know.
00:10:55 Thank you.
00:11:14 - Can I leave now? - Yeah.
00:11:22 Take your book.
00:11:42 Why should he always stay in our home?
00:11:44 - He's gonna eat all our food. - This is not true.
00:11:46 I try to be Christian abot the son, alright?
00:11:48 Let somebody else be Christian about this kid.
00:11:51 You want me to throw him out on the street like some dog?
00:11:54 Let somebody else take over the responsibility!
00:11:56 Should I throw him out on the street?
00:11:59 He's here all the time. I just want to be with you!
00:12:01 Alright. Alright.
00:12:04 You win. I'll take care of it.
00:12:10 I don't care if Patrick Ramsey approved the chair.
00:12:13 He's the NFL quarterback
00:12:14 not Martha frickin' Stewart.
00:12:17 Because there's a difference between
00:12:19 Bunny Williams and a la-z-boy.
00:12:21 No. See, when MTV cribs comes to his house
00:12:24 He's gonna be showing off his home theatre
00:12:26 All I'm gonna see is a brown barca-lounger.
00:12:28 No. No, listen to me. I'm the designer, my name's on it.
00:12:31 Deliver what I ordered! alright? Thank you.
00:12:48 - What'd I miss? - Collins has just got a dig.
00:12:51 It's a girl's volleyball, mom. You didn't miss anything.
00:12:58 - Come on Collins! move your feet! come on! - Good job, Collins!
00:13:01 Go!
00:13:06 Collins, we're gonna wait for you outside.
00:13:07 But don't double condition in the shower, you have homework!
00:13:10 I'm going over to Cannon's to study.
00:13:12 SJ! SJ, do not go to the girl's locker room again.
00:13:15 Come here! SJ, come here!
00:13:30 Well, the big kid's been here for a month
00:13:33 He's still not cutting in my class.
00:13:35 Why does admissions do this?
00:13:37 I mean, it's not fair to us or the boy.
00:13:39 Just setting him up to fail.
00:13:41 I don't think, he has any idea what I'm teaching.
00:13:43 And how would you know if he did? He won't even talk.
00:13:47 - He writes. - His name. Barely.
00:13:51 He thew this in the trash can.
00:13:58 I look, and I see white everywhere
00:14:01 White walls, white floors, and a lot of white people.
00:14:06 The teachers do not know I have no idea
00:14:09 of anything they are talking about.
00:14:11 I do not want to listen to anyone, especially the teachers.
00:14:15 They are giving homework and
00:14:17 Expecting me to do problems on my own.
00:14:20 I have never done homework in my life.
00:14:23 I go to the bathroom, look in the mirror and say,
00:14:28 "This is not Michael Oher."
00:14:35 He entitled it "White walls."
00:14:37 How's the spelling?
00:14:51 Hi.
00:15:00 Smile at 'em.
00:15:02 And that let them know you're their friend.
00:15:09 You're big Mike, right?
00:15:11 I'm Sean. But everyone calls me SJ.
00:15:15 It's for Sean Junior,
00:15:16 My father's name is Sean. Sean Tuohy.
00:15:19 He was a basketball star at Ole Miss, point guard,
00:15:21 Now he owns like a million Taco Bells.
00:15:28 Maina'.
00:15:34 - Who's that SJ? - Big Mike.
00:15:38 Get you feet off my dash.
00:15:41 Thank you. Put on your seatbelt!
00:15:52 Big Mike?
00:15:56 Mike, I got a call from someone at the police departement.
00:16:04 Do you remember the story in the papers while back about...
00:16:08 A man who fell off an overpass?
00:16:13 No one knew who he was and or he jumped, or...
00:16:21 Umm... anyway he... he passed away.
00:16:29 Mike, the man was your father.
00:16:35 They've been looking for somebody to notify and they...
00:16:38 They found your name on our registry.
00:16:43 I'm really sorry, son.
00:16:51 You were close to him?
00:16:57 When's the last time you saw him?
00:17:05 Iono.
00:18:40 - He knows it! - Who knows it and what is he know?
00:18:43 The material. Michael Oher. I gave him this test verbally.
00:18:46 - That even allowed? - A C?
00:18:48 - On how big a curve? - He's been listening all along.
00:18:51 It's amazing what he's absorbed. Trust me.
00:18:53 He's listening to you, too.
00:18:55 Now, his reading level is low
00:18:57 And he's got no idea how to learn in the classroom.
00:19:01 I'm not saying he's going to pass but Big Mike is not stupid.
00:19:06 What, mom?
00:19:07 - Good job. - Yes?
00:19:08 Good job. Hey, I got a question for you.
00:19:10 Go.
00:19:11 There was a little girl about two rows back.
00:19:14 What was her name?
00:19:15 - oh, that was Kinsey. - Kinsey. Yeah.
00:19:17 I saw your little indian feathers get all ruffle up.
00:19:20 Yeah. She's nice.
00:19:22 SJ, don't let this go to your head but I've thought you were
00:19:25 very convincing in the role of...
00:19:27 - Indian number three. - Yes.
00:19:29 I tried out for the chief but they gave it to Andy Sung.
00:19:32 I can't be sure, but I think there was
00:19:34 some multi-cultural bias thing working.
00:19:36 Or maybe they just thought he'd make a better chief.
00:19:39 Dad, he's like Chinese.
00:19:41 Yeah. You're Irish.
00:19:43 And if you weren't the chief, how did you get that headdress?
00:19:45 Dad, I'm gonna need a few more of those free Quesadilla tickets.
00:19:51 And where does the acorn fall?
00:19:54 Hey, don't laugh too hard. The quesadilla saved our ass.
00:19:57 Don't use the a-word.
00:20:04 What is he wearing?
00:20:07 It's freezing.
00:20:09 What's his name again?
00:20:10 Big Mike.
00:20:13 Where's he going?
00:20:16 Hey, Big Mike! Where you headin'?
00:20:19 Gym....
00:20:21 Go ahead.
00:20:34 Turn around.
00:20:43 Big Mike... stop the car.
00:20:50 Big Mike.
00:20:52 Hey, my name is Leigh Anne Tuohy.
00:20:53 My kids go to Wingate.
00:20:55 You said you're going to the gym?
00:20:58 The school gym's closed.
00:21:00 Why were you going to the gym?
00:21:04 Big Mike?! Why were you going to the gym?
00:21:07 Because... it's warm.
00:21:11 Do you have any place to stay tonight?
00:21:14 Don't you dare lie to me.
00:21:29 I've seen that look many times.
00:21:31 She's about to get her way.
00:21:34 Come on.
00:21:37 Come on.
00:21:42 SJ, make room.
00:21:44 Get in the car.
00:21:47 Come on.
00:22:00 - Where are we going? - Home.
00:22:18 Oh no! That's my favourite part.
00:22:20 So cute.
00:22:23 How'd the dork do in the school play?
00:22:30 Umm... okay.
00:22:33 Collins, you know Big Mike from the school?
00:22:37 I'd give you the guest bedroom but it's full of sample boxes.
00:22:41 And the sectional in the family room
00:22:43 slides apart when you sleep on it.
00:22:45 At least that's what Sean says.
00:22:47 Mr. Tuohy sleeps on the coach?
00:22:49 Only when he's bad. Alright.
00:22:51 The powder room's right there
00:22:53 and we'll be upstairs if you need us.
00:22:54 Alright? Right.
00:22:57 Sleep tight, honey.
00:23:52 - Was this a bad idea? - What?
00:23:55 Don't lie there and pretend like you're
00:23:57 not thinking the same thing as me.
00:23:59 Fine, tell me what you're thinking
00:24:00 so I know what's supposed to be on my mind
00:24:03 How well do you know Big Mike?
00:24:05 In case you haven't noticed he doesn't have much to say.
00:24:07 What's the big deal? It's just for one night, right?
00:24:12 It is just one night, right? Leigh Anne?
00:24:17 You don't think he'll steal anything, do you?
00:24:21 I guess we'll know in the morning.
00:24:39 Well if you hear a scream call the insurence adjustor.
00:25:02 Mike?
00:25:13 Big Mike?!
00:25:15 Mike?
00:25:30 Big Mike!
00:25:40 You're gonna make me walk the whole way?
00:25:43 Alright then.
00:25:45 Where are you going?
00:25:48 Iono.
00:25:49 Well, are you spending thanksgiving with your family?
00:25:59 - Come and get it, childs! - Yeah, baby!
00:26:01 SJ!
00:26:03 Come on!
00:26:05 We have a ramble turkey.
00:26:07 Everyone thank your mother for driving
00:26:09 to the store and getting this.
00:26:10 - Thank you, mama. - Thank you, mama.
00:26:12 Limp football.
00:26:13 Eat all you want.
00:26:15 Come on.
00:26:17 Hustle, hustle! We got to get back to the game.
00:26:18 Oh yeah!
00:26:20 - Don't take my space. - You rush us, SJ.
00:26:23 - SJ, sit down. - Come on.
00:26:25 - No. - That's just fantastic.
00:26:29 Oh, y'all forget the potato salad!
00:26:32 - How's Ole Miss doing? - They're kicking butt.
00:26:42 Sean, salad.
00:26:45 - Thanks, mom. - Oh, good. Thanks, mama.
00:26:47 Yeah, mama.
00:26:51 - Come on! - Come on!
00:27:01 He wants to be bet.
00:27:13 - Hey! Mom! - Whoa.
00:27:15 But it's thanksgiving.
00:27:20 - Why are we in here? - Shhh!
00:27:29 Shall we say a grace?
00:27:48 Heavenly father. We thank you for all
00:27:51 the many blessings on this family.
00:27:54 We thank you for bringing us a new friend.
00:27:57 And we ask that you look after us in this holiday season
00:28:00 that we may never forget how very fortunate we are.
00:28:04 - Amen. - Amen.
00:28:09 - SJ, the score? - Up by ten.
00:28:13 Collins, can you pass me the green beans, please?
00:28:16 Don't pick it with your fingers just take a spoon. Okay.
00:28:23 - SJ! Elbows! - Sorry.
00:28:29 So, Big Mike. You like to shop?
00:28:34 Because tomorrow I think I'll have to show you how it's done.
00:28:43 I got clothes.
00:28:45 You "have" clothes.
00:28:47 And an extra t-shirt in the plastic bag does not a wardrobe make.
00:28:51 I have clothes.
00:28:53 Fine, let's go get 'em. Just tell me where I'm going.
00:29:06 Alright. Tell me everything I need to know about you.
00:29:10 Who takes care of you? A mother?
00:29:13 Do you have any mother? A grandmother maybe?
00:29:22 Tell you what, Big Mike.
00:29:24 We can do this the easy way,
00:29:25 or we can do it the hard way.
00:29:26 You take a pick.
00:29:31 Fine.
00:29:33 Tell me just one thing I should know about you.
00:29:38 Just... just one.
00:29:41 I don't like to be called big Mike.
00:29:45 Okay.
00:29:47 Tell you what, from now on, to me, you're Michael. Okay?
00:29:54 So... Michael, where we headed?
00:30:03 Right?
00:30:04 Savi. Savi, give it to me...
00:30:07 She's just the ...
00:30:08 - Hey, B.J. - Hey.
00:30:12 - That's nice - Yo. Check it.
00:30:13 - Yay. - S7.
00:30:16 - For real. - Yeah.
00:30:17 You like that?
00:30:20 Do you know 'em?
00:30:22 Man, I got no idea.
00:30:24 It's where your mother lives?
00:30:27 - Let's go get 'em. - No. Don't get out.
00:30:30 Who's going to help you carrying your clothes, Michael?
00:30:36 Don't get out of the car.
00:30:44 No way.
00:30:46 Oh, that's Big Mike, man.
00:30:50 Oh, Big Mike is in the house!
00:30:54 Big Mike! Where you been?!
00:30:59 And who's that fine thing that driving you around like Ms. Daisy?
00:31:04 Hey, Dave.
00:31:06 You need to let me buy you new snickers,
00:31:08 Man. I'll take care, you know.
00:31:13 I run this over here and the whole village, baby. Got it?
00:31:16 Look at that.
00:31:19 Hey. Hey, D. Watch this.
00:31:22 They always go for the wing. Watch this.
00:31:25 Dear snowflake.
00:31:27 You like that? Yeah.
00:32:20 She wasn't home.
00:32:25 Well, we can come back.
00:32:32 She prolly moved to a nicer place.
00:32:46 I've lived in Memphis my whole life
00:32:48 And never been anywhere near here.
00:32:51 You're going to take care of me, right?
00:32:54 I got your back.
00:32:58 Just follow me yo.
00:33:01 Here we go.
00:33:03 Oh, we also got a parole for the ladies.
00:33:06 But everything we got that'd fit him is right here.
00:33:12 This is it?
00:33:14 If this is all you got,
00:33:15 why's it say "big and tall" on the sign?
00:33:17 Big and tall. You need "bigger and taller."
00:33:23 - Howl, if you need me. - Thank you.
00:33:25 You see anything, you like?
00:33:26 Hey. I got a just what you're looking for.
00:33:30 Well, one thing I know about shopping is
00:33:31 That if you don't absolutely love
00:33:33 it in the store, you won't wear it.
00:33:35 The store is, where you like it best.
00:33:37 So before you choose something think of yourself wearing it
00:33:40 and say to yourself, is this me?
00:33:44 No.
00:33:46 What about this one?
00:33:54 This isn't atrocious.
00:33:57 Alright, well, you go look over there I go look over here.
00:34:04 Who would imagine this many clothes are plastic?
00:34:10 Good lord... what is this made of?
00:34:18 That's the one? That's the one you like?
00:34:25 Alright then.
00:34:41 Have a great day. Learn something!
00:34:52 Don't get your panties in a wad.
00:34:57 The best part about Paris was the food.
00:34:59 They use sauce like we use gravy.
00:35:02 I had to join a gym the day I got back.
00:35:07 Any of y'all spent much time on the other side of town?
00:35:09 Where exactly are you talking about?
00:35:11 Alabama Street... Hurt village.
00:35:13 Hurt village, that sounds like a threat.
00:35:16 You're not far off.
00:35:17 I think it might "hurt" me to go there.
00:35:19 It'd hurt your reputation to go there.
00:35:21 Well actually I'm from there but didn't mind hard work
00:35:24 And look where I am now.
00:35:26 Eating an eighteen dollar salad.
00:35:29 And it's a little soggy to be honest.
00:35:30 Leigh Anne? What is this sudden interest in the project?
00:35:33 Is this another one of your charities?
00:35:34 Wait. A project for the projects.
00:35:37 Oh, that's catchy. Money would raise itself.
00:35:40 Okay. Count me in, leigh anne.
00:35:47 Sj, you have two more minutes on that playbox thing, alright?
00:35:50 Oh, mom!
00:35:57 Michael, do you want to stay here?
00:36:02 Because... if you want to stay here... for awhile longer...
00:36:07 I can find some time to figure out a bedroom for you.
00:36:13 Because look at this, you've practically
00:36:16 ruined a ten thousand dollar coach.
00:36:24 You want to stay here, Michael?
00:36:29 I don't want to go anyplace else.
00:36:36 Well alright then.
00:36:41 SJ, you'd better be off that playbox.
00:36:43 That wasn't two minutes.
00:36:46 Good night Mrs. Tuohy.
00:36:54 I see on the admission that we're Michael's contact
00:36:56 for medical emergencies?
00:36:58 Sean wrote that in last week.
00:36:59 We needed contact number
00:37:01 and the ones listed weren't in service.
00:37:03 Sean. Love that man.
00:37:07 What's this?
00:37:09 The state makes schools measure for
00:37:11 career aptitude in eight grade.
00:37:13 And this just came with his file.
00:37:15 What does it say about Michael?
00:37:16 Spatial relations - third percentile.
00:37:19 Ability to learn - fifth percentile.
00:37:22 It's funny though. He tested in the
00:37:25 98th percentile in one category.
00:37:27 - Which one? - "Protective Instincts."
00:37:33 So over here we have a desk. Chest o'drawers.
00:37:37 You have a night stand, a light, and alarm.
00:37:41 Sean says all the pro athletes use futons
00:37:43 if they can't find a bed big enough.
00:37:44 So I got you one of those
00:37:46 'cause frame was heinous.
00:37:48 It's not about to let that in my house.
00:37:49 But I got you something nicer.
00:37:53 - It's mine? - Yes, sir.
00:37:57 What?
00:37:58 Never had one before.
00:38:00 What? A room to yourself?
00:38:03 A bed.
00:38:14 Well, you have one now.
00:38:48 Okay. Define osmosis.
00:38:52 I think I know what.
00:38:55 It's when water passes through the barrier.
00:38:58 That's basically right, Michael. Very good.
00:39:09 Name the combatants in the battle of Waterloo.
00:39:13 I know that one. Umm...
00:39:16 The little guy, Napoleon... he was on one side and...
00:39:21 - ...and Duke's on the other. - Duke of Wellington.
00:39:24 Yeah. And the Duke of Wellington and Russia or something.
00:39:27 Prussians.
00:39:42 Enough with the rugby shirts.
00:39:44 You look like a giant bumble bee.
00:39:49 That Taco Bell, KFC catty corner,
00:39:51 the Long John Silver's on the next block...
00:39:55 You own all of 'em?
00:39:56 Yeah. We've got like hundreds.
00:39:57 Eighty five.
00:39:59 Is that why Mr. Tuohy don't have to go to work?
00:40:01 Ho! Ho! Hey! I'm working even when I'm not working.
00:40:06 What?
00:40:07 And y'all eat at those places for free?
00:40:09 All you want. It's awesome.
00:40:11 What do y'all do with the leftover food? From the restaurant?
00:40:14 Well, we have to throw some of it out,
00:40:16 what's already been cooked.
00:40:17 - That's too bad. - Yeah. I'd rather sell it.
00:40:20 Seems like you could give it away or something?
00:40:22 - You should check into that, daddy. - Alright, I will, SJ.
00:40:26 How come we ain't eatin' at one of your restaurants tonight?
00:40:29 Because tonight is a special occasion.
00:40:32 What?
00:40:33 I talked to coach Cotton and
00:40:35 He said that Michael's grades had improved enough
00:40:37 that he can go out for spring football in March.
00:40:40 Isn't that great?
00:40:41 Oh, man! You are gonna crush some people!
00:40:51 - Hey, guys. How you doin'? - Great. Thank you.
00:40:54 I've got a design book I need to get.
00:40:56 Sean, go check on our reservation.
00:40:58 They're gonna seat us right away. Can't you wait after dinner.
00:41:00 Might be closed by then! Come on, SJ.
00:41:02 - Please. - I need some new magazines.
00:41:07 Michael, come on. Come on.
00:41:20 Collins! Collins!
00:41:23 Collins. Come on! Your dad's already pilled.
00:41:25 - Lets' go. Come on. - Over here.
00:41:36 Remember this one, mom?
00:41:38 You read it to us like thousand times.
00:41:41 "And he gnashed his terrible teeth
00:41:43 and he roared his terrible roar."
00:41:46 I always liked this one.
00:41:47 Oh, Ferdinand... Me too.
00:41:51 Michael, your mama ever read either one of those books to you?
00:41:58 No?
00:42:02 It was a good steak.
00:42:04 - Thank you, daddy. - Thank you for lovely dinner, papa.
00:42:06 Here we go.
00:42:43 Michael?
00:42:45 Who was that boy you were talking to, at the restaurant?
00:42:48 Marcus.
00:42:51 Marcus. And he works there?
00:42:53 Yeah.
00:42:56 How do you know him?
00:42:59 He's my brother.
00:43:08 Well, we'd really like to meet him someday.
00:43:12 Would that be okay with you?
00:43:15 I don't know where he stays.
00:43:18 When's the last time you saw him?
00:43:23 When I was little maybe.
00:43:29 "Once upon a time in spain, there was a
00:43:32 little bull and his name was Ferdinand.
00:43:37 All the other little bulls he lived with would run and jump
00:43:40 and butt their heads together,
00:43:44 but not ferdinand.
00:43:48 He liked to sit just quietly and smell the flowers.
00:43:54 He had a favorite spot out in the pasture under a cork tree.
00:44:00 It was his favorite tree
00:44:02 and he would sit in its shade all day and smell the flowers."
00:44:08 - Good night. - Good night.
00:44:14 What?
00:44:16 Why are you smiling?
00:44:18 I don't know. I'm just happy. Really happy.
00:44:23 Does this happiness have anything to do with Michael?
00:44:26 No.
00:44:28 It has everything to do with Michael.
00:44:35 Happy's good.
00:44:38 You know what I think we should do?
00:44:40 We should start a charity for kids like Michael.
00:44:43 Okay.
00:44:44 - Maybe fund a program at Wingate. - Sure.
00:44:46 Lord knows that school could use a little color.
00:44:49 Michael's like a flying and milking that place.
00:44:53 Are you listening to me?
00:44:58 I try to concentrate on one... thing... at a time.
00:45:07 You knew I was multi-tasker when you married me, right?
00:45:10 - I sure did. - Alright. Okay.
00:45:17 Okay. Tuohy family. Big smiles everyone!
00:45:23 And, one , two, three...
00:45:29 Michael! Michael come over here and get in the next one.
00:45:33 Come on. Come on. Come over here.
00:45:41 Oh, come on.
00:45:42 It's not like I'm gonna put it on the Christmas card.
00:45:44 Okay, let's scootch in a little tighter.
00:45:49 That's good.
00:45:51 Really big smiles.
00:45:53 Okay, one, two three... Say rebels!
00:45:56 Rebels.
00:46:07 I got it.
00:46:09 - Who's winning? - Tennessee.
00:46:12 - Who are they playing? - Clemson.
00:46:14 Your mom roots against Tennessee no matter who they're playing?
00:46:17 Oh, yes, I do. With gusto.
00:46:20 She can't stand Tennessee.
00:46:22 Collie-bell, I thought you were going to your boyfriend's?
00:46:25 I thought of hanging around here today.
00:46:29 I like that.
00:46:31 Hey, baby. There's a couple of messages on the machine
00:46:33 but I didn't check 'em.
00:46:34 Alright.
00:46:37 Hey, Sean, hey, Leigh Anne, it's cousin bobby. Happy new years!
00:46:40 Listen, I've had about five cold ones...
00:46:42 Of course you had.
00:46:44 I'm just gonna go ahead and ask.
00:46:46 You know there's a colored boy in your Christmas card?
00:46:52 What?
00:46:55 You just looked teeny-tiny next to him. Right?
00:46:58 Like Jessica Lange and King Kong.
00:47:01 Hey, does Michael get the family discount at Taco Bell?
00:47:04 Because if he does Sean's gonna lose a few stores.
00:47:08 He's a great kid.
00:47:09 Well, I say make it official and just adopt him.
00:47:14 He's gonna be eighteen in a few months.
00:47:15 Doesn't really make much sense to legally adopt.
00:47:21 Leigh Anne, is this some sort of white guilt thing?
00:47:26 What will your daddy say?
00:47:28 Umm... before or after he turns over in his grave?
00:47:32 Daddy's been gone five years Elaine,
00:47:34 Make matters worse you wear at the funeral.
00:47:37 Remember? You wore Chanel and that awful black hat.
00:47:40 Look, here's the deal.
00:47:42 I don't need y'all to approve my choices, alright?
00:47:46 But I do ask you to respect them.
00:47:48 You've no idea what this boy's been through.
00:47:50 And if this is going to be some running diatribe
00:47:53 I can find an overpriced salad a lot closer to home.
00:47:58 Leigh Anne, I'm so sorry. We didn't intend to...
00:48:00 No. We didn't really.
00:48:01 I think, what you're doing is so great...
00:48:05 to open up your home... to him.
00:48:08 Honey, you're changing that boy's life.
00:48:11 No.
00:48:13 He's changing mine.
00:48:16 That's awesome for you, but what about Collins?
00:48:20 What about Collins?
00:48:22 Aren't you worried, I mean, even just a little?
00:48:25 He's a boy, a large, black boy,
00:48:27 sleeping under the same roof.
00:48:32 Shame on you.
00:48:38 I've got this.
00:48:42 Be honest with me, okay?
00:48:45 Is Michael being here making you uncomfortable?
00:48:50 They're stupid kids, who cares what they say.
00:48:53 What kids?
00:48:55 At school.
00:48:57 They're juvenile.
00:48:58 And what do they juvenile kids say?
00:49:02 It's really not worth repeating.
00:49:05 And don't worry about SJ, he likes all the attention.
00:49:09 He introduces Michael as his big brother.
00:49:16 - What about you? - It's fine.
00:49:22 I mean, you can't just throw him out on the street.
00:49:25 I can make other arrangements.
00:49:31 - Hi, Mike. - Hi.
00:49:33 - Need a push? - Yeah.
00:49:41 Higher, Mike! Higher!
00:49:47 Higher!
00:49:53 Higher!
00:49:59 Don't look down. Don't look down!
00:50:35 - Where are you going? - Collins?
00:50:50 Quit looking at me like that.
00:50:52 I mean, we study together at home.
00:51:12 You know how much those things weigh?
00:51:14 This kid's gonna make us all famous.
00:51:18 Easy, Bert, man. It's only the spring.
00:51:20 He hasn't even been through his first practice yet.
00:51:22 No. He's a player.
00:51:27 Ready.
00:51:29 Get down, son. Get down in your stands.
00:51:31 In your stands!
00:51:34 Go!
00:51:40 Mike! son!
00:51:43 You fall off the block and then you
00:51:45 wanna shuck-shuck the blocker.
00:51:46 Right? Shuck it! alright? Let's go!
00:51:55 How's he doing?
00:51:57 Doesn't quite have the hang of it yet.
00:52:05 Hey, Mike. Son...
00:52:07 Shuck the blocker. Don't hold him!
00:52:13 No! no! no! no! no! no! no! no! no! no.
00:52:28 Balloons! There are balloons!
00:52:30 Guys, quit looking at the balloons. Everybody.
00:52:33 Most kids from bad situations can't wait to be violent
00:52:36 and that comes out on the field.
00:52:38 This kid, he acts like he doesn't want to hit anyone.
00:52:42 He's Ferdinand the Bull.
00:52:44 - What? - Nothing.
00:52:47 I thought sure he was gonna be a player.
00:52:49 I can't believe I used up my chiefs to get him in school.
00:52:52 I thought you said it was your Christian duty?
00:52:55 Look, Bert. He's never played before.
00:52:59 And he won't this fall if he doesn't improve a lot before then.
00:53:03 Who dad made him Bert Bright?
00:53:06 Unbelievable!
00:53:09 Oh, God bless me.
00:53:11 This is your summer workout sheet.
00:53:13 Now, first it says to warm up and get loose.
00:53:16 Go ahead, get loose.
00:53:21 Are you loose?
00:53:23 Okay, next is five one hundred yard runs
00:53:26 to stretch out your legs.
00:53:27 Let's go home, play some video games.
00:53:28 Look, everybody at Wingate is expecting
00:53:31 you to be a star football player.
00:53:33 You don't want to let them down, do you?
00:53:34 I don't know.
00:53:35 What about dad and mom?
00:53:36 'cause you see, in our family everyone's an athlete.
00:53:39 Dad was a basketball star,
00:53:41 Collins plays volleyball and runs track.
00:53:43 And me, as you know, I do it all.
00:53:46 And mom... mom was a cheerleader,
00:53:49 which doesn't exactly count but don't tell her I said that.
00:53:52 - Okay? - Okay.
00:53:53 Okay.
00:53:57 ...Fifty, fifty one,
00:54:02 Fifty two, fifty three...
00:54:05 Come on and get it! Go, go, go, go, go!
00:54:08 Come on. Five seconds left in the game!
00:54:12 Just like! Just like!
00:54:15 High knees, high knees, high knees! Baby.
00:54:18 Run like the wind!
00:54:21 Go, Michael, go!
00:54:23 ...Ninety eight, nine,
00:54:28 One hundred.
00:54:29 Move your feet! Move your feet! Come on! Come on! Come on!
00:54:31 Go. There you go.
00:54:33 Get on the tackle! Come on! Come on! Come on!
00:54:37 Come on, Michael!
00:55:03 Mrs. Tuohy?
00:55:04 I hear "Mrs. Tuohy" I look over my shoulder for my mother-in-law.
00:55:08 Call me Leigh Anne or Mama or almost anything else.
00:55:14 - Can you help me get something? - What?
00:55:19 Driver's licence.
00:55:22 Why do you need a driver's licence
00:55:25 When you don't even have a car?
00:55:33 Michael, why do you want a driver's licence?
00:55:36 Something to carry. With my name on it.
00:55:46 There's nobody named Michael Oher in the system.
00:55:49 Another last name perhaps?
00:55:54 Look, I will sign something that says he lives with us
00:55:57 And we'll pay for all the insurence;
00:56:00 whatever it takes, okay?
00:56:01 What's it gonna take?
00:56:02 - You wanna do what?! - You heard me.
00:56:05 Shouldn't we at least talk about this?
00:56:07 What do you think we're doing?
00:56:08 And don't act like I'm going behind your back.
00:56:11 I know you put us down as
00:56:13 Michael's medical contact at school.
00:56:14 There's a huge difference between paying for broken arm
00:56:18 And being legally responsible for someone.
00:56:19 I mean the kid we barely know.
00:56:21 That's another thing.
00:56:23 We need to find out more about his past.
00:56:25 He won't talk about it. He's like an onion,
00:56:27 You have to peel him back a layer at a time.
00:56:29 Not if you use a knife.
00:56:32 What if we took him to a child psychologist or something?
00:56:35 - Do you really expect Big Mike - "Michael"
00:56:38 You really expect Michael to lie down
00:56:40 On a couch and talk about his childhood
00:56:42 Like he's Woody Allen or something?
00:56:43 I mean, Michael's gift is his ability to forget.
00:56:46 He's mad at no one and he really
00:56:48 Didn't care what happened in the past.
00:56:51 You're right.
00:56:52 Excuse me?
00:56:54 "You're right?"
00:56:56 How'd those words taste coming out of your mouth?
00:56:58 Like vinegar.
00:57:09 At least promise me you'll think about it.
00:57:11 Alright.
00:57:14 "Alright" you'll think about it or
00:57:16 "Alright" we should do it?
00:57:17 Is there a difference?
00:57:22 Just tell Gerald to hold on the
00:57:24 Chiffonier and I'll get by after while.
00:57:28 You don't... I got to call you back. Bye.
00:57:33 Excuse me.
00:57:36 I'm not cutting, I'm just asking.
00:57:38 Let me tell you something, alright?
00:57:40 We've been sitting around here for over an hour
00:57:42 And when I look around and all I see
00:57:44 Is people shooting the bull and drinking coffee.
00:57:46 Who runs this place?
00:57:51 Well, I'd have it in shape in two days,
00:57:52 I can tell you that.
00:57:54 I'd bet you would. How can I help you?
00:57:56 - Oh, he was first. - No, you go ahead.
00:57:58 - I think I want to hear this - Me too.
00:58:00 I do not appreciate the attitude.
00:58:02 Ma'am, now you can tell me what you want
00:58:05 Or I'll make sure you wait all day.
00:58:08 Now how can I help you?
00:58:10 I'd like to become a legal guardian.
00:58:12 Lord help that child.
00:58:18 There's very little on Michael.
00:58:20 Most of his files have been lost.
00:58:22 - What is in there? - A few case notes.
00:58:26 This one describes an incident where
00:58:28 Officers forcibly removed Michael
00:58:30 From Denise Oher's care when Michael was seven.
00:58:33 Quite a scene evidently. They had to split up the kids.
00:58:36 And it's far from the worst.
00:58:37 Where is she? His mother?
00:58:40 I don't know, if you find her
00:58:42 Will got a bunch more files we could add to.
00:58:45 How many kids does she have?
00:58:47 At least a dozen, probably.
00:58:49 If not more. With her drug arrest record
00:58:51 My guess would be she can't even remember.
00:58:54 May I see that?
00:59:00 So we'd need her permission, right?
00:59:03 No. Michael is a ward of the state.
00:59:05 Just apply and get a judge to sign off on it.
00:59:10 So you would just give him away
00:59:13 Without even telling his mother?
00:59:38 Mrs. Oher?
00:59:43 Hi.
00:59:45 Mrs. Oher?
00:59:48 - You from the state? - No.
00:59:51 My name is Leigh Anne Tuohy
00:59:55 And your son Michael lives with me.
00:59:58 And my family.
01:00:06 How's my boy? How's big Mike?
01:00:10 He's fine. He's doing really well.
01:00:14 We might have some wine in the kitchen, if you...
01:00:16 Oh, no, no, no. That's really kind.
01:00:19 When did you last see Michael?
01:00:22 I don't know.
01:00:24 How many foster kids you got living with you?
01:00:29 Oh, I'm not a foster parent to Michael.
01:00:31 We were just helping him out.
01:00:33 - State don't pay you nothing? - No.
01:00:37 And you feed him? You buy him clothes, too?
01:00:40 Well, when I can find them in his size.
01:00:47 You a fine Christian lady.
01:00:49 Well I try to be.
01:00:53 This is all really nice what you're doing,
01:00:56 But don't be surprised if one day you wake up and he gone.
01:01:00 - What do you mean? - He's a "runner."
01:01:04 That's what the state called him after they took him from me.
01:01:09 Every foster home they sent him to,
01:01:12 He'd slip out the window at night and come looking for me.
01:01:16 No matter where I was that boy would
01:01:18 Come find me, take care of me.
01:01:23 I've had some health problems.
01:01:28 Mrs. Oher, was Michael born under a different name?
01:01:33 Proctor. That was his daddy's last name.
01:01:37 - Where is he? - Ain't seen him since he left.
01:01:41 And when was that?
01:01:43 Week after was Mike born?
01:01:46 Do you have his birth certificate?
01:01:56 It's alright. I'll figure it out.
01:02:14 Mrs. Oher, you'll always be Michael's mama.
01:02:21 Would you like to see him?
01:02:22 No. Not this way.
01:02:28 It's Williams.
01:02:32 His last name's Williams.
01:02:36 Couldn't even remember who the boy's father is.
01:03:09 The color is better, the graphic is bright. It's awesome!
01:03:12 Michael, we have something we'd like to ask you.
01:03:15 What?
01:03:18 Leigh Anne and I, we...
01:03:22 We'd like to become your legal guardians.
01:03:25 What's that mean?
01:03:26 What it means is, that we want to know
01:03:29 If you'd like to become a part of this family?
01:03:41 I kinda thought I already was.
01:03:52 Well alright then.
01:04:02 Right here.
01:04:08 We got a couple of steps.
01:04:09 - Watch your big foot. - One more.
01:04:13 One more. There we go.
01:04:16 Alright. Take off the belt.
01:04:23 Well, that's the one you want it, didn't it?
01:04:27 Here. Here you go. Go ahead. Take it for a ride. Go.
01:04:31 - Can I go too? - Yeah.
01:04:32 Michael? Be careful.
01:04:34 Shotgun!
01:04:39 - He wanted a truck?! - Michael thinks he's a redneck.
01:04:42 Come on, Michael!
01:04:45 Okay. See, you're the ketchup,
01:04:47 Here at left tackle. On the weakside.
01:04:49 The first play is simple. "Gap."
01:04:54 Now, see, dishes means you're going
01:04:56 To block whoever is in front of you,
01:04:58 Or on your inside shoulder
01:05:00 If you're not covered by a defender.
01:05:01 Now, I'll be the running back and you
01:05:03 Show me what you're supposed to do.
01:05:05 Ready.... hike!
01:05:07 You block him, you hit him,
01:05:10 Quarterback will hand it off, he gets the ball and...
01:05:13 Open lane to the end zone. All there is to it.
01:05:16 What's going on here?!
01:05:18 Player spice just scored.
01:05:20 We're going through the playbook.
01:05:21 Michael got move to offense.
01:05:23 Yeah. Well, when you're done, please,
01:05:24 Put the players back in the spice cabinet.
01:05:26 - Thank you. - No problem.
01:05:29 Oh, actually, Mom, we were kinda waiting for you.
01:05:32 You see, the new madden game came out
01:05:34 And me and Michael wanted to go get it.
01:05:37 I can't, baby. I've got a meeting in ten minutes
01:05:39 But he can drive!
01:05:41 He can drive us.
01:05:45 Oh, yeah. That's what I'm talking about.
01:05:47 What do you know about this?
01:05:49 I already know all about this!
01:05:50 Alright, show me something.
01:05:51 I'll tell you something, alright?
01:05:52 I'll start it. Follow my leads.
01:05:54 - Ready? - Yes.
01:05:56 # next days function, high class luncheon #
01:05:58 # food is served and you're stone cold munchin' #
01:06:00 # music comes on, people start to dance #
01:06:02 # but then you ate so much you nearly split your pants #
01:06:04 # A girl starts walkin, guys start gawkin' #
01:06:06 # Sits down next to you and starts talkin' #
01:06:08 # Says she wanna dance cus she likes the groove #
01:06:10 # So come on fatso and just bust a move #
01:06:13 # If you want it, you've got it #
01:06:17 # If you want it baby you got it #
01:06:21 # If you want it, you've got it #
01:06:25 # If you want it baby you got it #
01:06:32 This is not a 40,000 dollar oushak, Omeed.
01:06:36 You're crazy, Leigh Anne!
01:06:37 The borders have different width. They've been altered.
01:06:40 We'll give you seventeen tops, alright?
01:06:43 Hello?
01:06:48 Hey, hey, Ma'am. Ma'am, you can't get in.
01:06:50 Those are my kids. Those are my kids!
01:06:55 Oh my God!
01:06:57 - It will be okay. - Where are they?
01:06:58 I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry. Oh my God!
01:07:00 - Michael, you okay? - I'm fine. SJ!
01:07:02 - Michael, you're alright? - Go help SJ!
01:07:05 I'm so sorry, so sorry!
01:07:10 Excuse me, Ma'am?
01:07:11 SJ! SJ!
01:07:14 - Mom? - Yes, baby?
01:07:16 Do you think the blood will come out of my shirt?
01:07:19 Yes, I think the blood will come out of your shirt.
01:07:23 Ma'am, an airbag deploys at 200 miles an hour.
01:07:25 Your son's too small to sit in the front seat.
01:07:27 But he's okay, right?
01:07:29 Busted lip, bruised face.
01:07:30 Usually when someone his size gets the airbag
01:07:32 It's fractured faces, a broken neck.
01:07:35 Maybe worse.
01:07:36 Like the air bag was coming for him then changed direction.
01:07:40 Quite defective or something like that.
01:07:42 Your son's very, very lucky.
01:07:44 No idea. I called the insurence. He's fine. He's fine!
01:07:48 I'll talk to you later. I got to go. Bye.
01:07:54 SJ's fine.
01:07:57 He is. He's actually enjoying all the
01:07:59 Attention he's getting back there.
01:08:03 Hey, Michael. Could happen to anyone,
01:08:05 Alright? It's not your fault.
01:08:08 Honey, look at me.
01:08:16 Michael, what happened to your arm?
01:08:19 I stopped it.
01:08:40 Let's go!
01:08:47 Oher! you've got a hundred pounds on Collis
01:08:49 And you can't keep him out of our backfield?
01:08:52 Hold your block until the whistle blow. Hold it!
01:08:55 Alright, let's go!
01:08:57 What's with the camera?
01:08:58 Michael always does better when he
01:09:00 sees what he's supposed to be doing.
01:09:08 - Holding ... left tackle. - Michael! Come on!
01:09:12 Oher? Come here, Son.
01:09:17 You got to hold it. Hold it inside here, between the tits.
01:09:19 You got it?!
01:09:21 Would you look at me, Son.
01:09:23 If you grab 'em outside here like this
01:09:24 without horse colour thing, you just did,
01:09:27 We're going to get flagged and I'm gonna get pissed.
01:09:30 You hear me?
01:09:31 Alright, let's go!
01:09:33 Baby, watch my stuff, alright?
01:09:36 Okay.
01:09:39 Well at least he'll look good coming off the bus.
01:09:41 They'll be terrified 'til they realize he's a marshmallow.
01:09:47 Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.
01:09:52 Gimme a minute, Bert.
01:09:54 We're in the middle of practice, Leigh Anne!
01:09:56 You can thank me later.
01:09:58 Come.
01:10:00 Michael,
01:10:01 Do you remember when we first met
01:10:03 We went to that horrible part of
01:10:04 town to buy those dreadful clothes?
01:10:06 And I was a little bit scared and you told me not to worry about,
01:10:08 Because you had my back. Do you remember that?
01:10:10 Yes, Ma'am.
01:10:11 And if anyone tried to get to me,
01:10:13 you would have stopped them, alright?
01:10:15 And when you and SJ were in that car wreck,
01:10:17 What did you do to that airbag?
01:10:20 - I stopped it. - You stopped it.
01:10:22 You stopped it.
01:10:24 This team is your family, Michael.
01:10:26 You have to protect them from those guys.
01:10:29 Okay? Listen.
01:10:32 Okay.
01:10:34 Tony here is your quarterback, alright?
01:10:35 You protect his blind side.
01:10:37 When you look at him, you think of me.
01:10:39 How you had my back. How you have his.
01:10:42 Okay? Alright. Tony, go back.
01:10:46 Alright.
01:10:47 Oomaloompah here is your tailback.
01:10:49 When you look at him, you think of SJ,
01:10:51 How you never let anyone or anything to hurt him.
01:10:53 You understand me?
01:10:55 Alright. Go back.
01:10:58 - You got it? - What about Collins and Mr. Tuohy?
01:11:00 Fine. They can be on the team too.
01:11:02 Are you gonna protect the family, Michael?
01:11:05 Yes, Ma'am.
01:11:06 Good boy. Now, go have some fun.
01:11:15 Yelling at him doesn't work, Bert. Doesn't trust men.
01:11:18 In his experience they pretend to care about 'til
01:11:21 they disappear.
01:11:28 Wanna little play?
01:11:33 SJ, you're gonna wanna get this.
01:11:35 Okay.
01:11:39 Come on, Mike!
01:11:55 Alright. Michael! come on!
01:12:06 - Yes! Michael! - Alright! Way to go!
01:12:19 Yes!
01:12:24 Good boy.
01:12:36 Okay. What'd you say to him?
01:12:40 Should get to know your players, Bert.
01:12:42 He tested 98 percent in protective instincts.
01:12:48 I said you could thank me later.
01:12:52 It's later, Bert.
01:13:05 So much for home field advantage.
01:13:08 You ever seen so many rednecks in one place?
01:13:10 Nascar, not even close.
01:13:15 Crusaders! Get ready for forty eight minutes of hell!
01:13:19 You have fat ass.
01:13:23 Hey, back on the field.
01:13:24 Let me go. Hold on. Listen up! Listen up!
01:13:26 Don't let 'em get inside your head. Now, keep your focus.
01:13:29 - You ready? - "Yeah"
01:13:31 - Alright. Let's go! - "Go"
01:13:36 - Come on! - Michael!
01:13:39 Damn, that ain't fair!
01:13:41 They got big ole' black bear playing for 'em!
01:13:43 - What is this, a circus? - Right.
01:13:46 Eyes forward, SJ! Sticks and stones.
01:13:49 Sticks and stones! Come on!
01:14:10 - Alright! - Alright! Good start!
01:14:18 Let's go o! let's go!
01:14:21 Here we go. Look at this big bull we got right here.
01:14:25 Coming after you! Coming after you!
01:14:27 All night. All night.
01:14:39 Don't let him get through, Oher! Come on, Son!
01:14:42 Boy! All night long, fat ass! all night long!
01:14:47 I got you, boy. All night long!
01:14:51 That's my boy!
01:14:53 - it's alright, Michael! - It's alright. Come on!
01:14:56 - Let's go! - Take it off. Come on!
01:15:01 Here we go! Round two, baby! Round two!
01:15:09 - Switch! Switch! - Get it! Get it! Get it! go!
01:15:20 Oher, don't let them get the inside gap zone!
01:15:23 Come on! Use your head!
01:15:24 What is Bert doing? Nothing.
01:15:29 Hey, fat boy. We're not done yet.
01:15:31 All game long, boy! All game long!
01:15:34 Alright. Alright.
01:15:37 Go!
01:15:40 Pass! Pass! Pass!
01:15:43 Stop! Oh!
01:15:48 Why another pass, Bert?
01:15:50 Hey! Where you going, fat boy?
01:15:52 Better stay out of my field.
01:15:54 You are not welcome here! This is my field!
01:15:56 Sixty six, get beck to your own bank.
01:15:59 Bert! Be quiet! Bert!
01:16:10 Hello?
01:16:11 Enough with the trick plays, Bert. Run the dang ball.
01:16:16 You heard it. Run the dang ball. Run it.
01:16:21 Wait a minute, did he just hanged up the phone?
01:16:23 - No, I think he lost service. - He did not lose service.
01:16:27 That's my boy, Jimmy! number 66!
01:16:30 Kicking that blue guy's ass.
01:16:34 Hey crotch mouth!
01:16:36 Yeah, you!
01:16:38 Zip it or I'll come up there zip it for ya!
01:16:43 Sticks and stones?
01:16:45 You know what, SJ? Just turn forward.
01:16:47 Just take up the camera and keep shoot. Come on.
01:16:59 Lock it!
01:17:06 It's alright. Alright. Alright. We come back.
01:17:28 Go!
01:17:33 Come on! Get him!
01:17:35 Gone. He's gone.
01:17:46 Unbelievable. Three plays. Three plays.
01:17:49 Where were we... 4.3?
01:17:51 Come on.
01:17:57 Baby, me and you. Me and you, baby. One more time.
01:18:00 Here we go!
01:18:17 Alright, we got to cut back! We got to cut back!
01:18:20 Come on. Let's go!
01:18:22 Black piece of crap!
01:18:25 Raf! Are you gonna do something about this?!
01:18:27 He just kicked my boy in the head and cussed him!
01:18:30 Thank you!
01:18:32 Unsportsmanlike conduct... wingate! Fifteen yards!
01:18:36 What?!
01:18:37 You shut up, or you'll get another fifteen.
01:18:42 This young man plays for my team. My team!
01:18:45 And I will defend him like he's my own son.
01:18:49 Against you or any other redneck son of a bitch!
01:18:55 Don't worry, coach. I got your back.
01:18:58 Alright then.
01:19:07 Come here, Son. Come here.
01:19:10 Try "gap."
01:19:11 - "Gap?" - "Gap."
01:19:14 Alright, gun rip, 47 gap, on and on.
01:19:17 Ready?
01:19:24 Coach ain't here to protect you now, is he?
01:19:34 Ready!
01:19:37 Team is your family, Michael.
01:19:45 Go!
01:19:52 Go back, go back! Block them all!
01:19:54 We got to hold! We got to hold!
01:19:57 Oh god!
01:20:00 - Run, Michael! - SJ!
01:20:02 - Michael! - Run, Michael! Run!
01:20:04 Go!
01:20:09 - Go, Mike! - Go, Michael.
01:20:13 Touchdown!
01:20:22 Yo! Deliverance! You see number 74?
01:20:26 Well, that's my son.
01:20:29 Way to go big bro!
01:20:32 - Dead ball foul. - Now what?!
01:20:33 - Was he holding! - No.
01:20:36 - Did he hit after the whistle? - I don't believe so.
01:20:40 So what is the flag for?
01:20:42 I dunno... excessive blocking.
01:20:46 You're kidding me.
01:20:50 Sorry, coach. I stopped when I heard the whistle.
01:20:54 Where were you taking him, Mike?
01:20:56 To the bus. That was the time for him to go home.
01:21:01 Attaboy, Michael Oher. Attaboy! Go get 'em.
01:21:04 Go get 'em, Crusaders!
01:21:54 Rub the heads! Rub the heads! Alright! Let's go!
01:22:03 Go!
01:22:06 Stay!
01:22:26 Red, 41! Red, 41!
01:22:54 Tom Lemming recruiting, please hold...
01:22:56 Tom Lemming recruiting, please hold....
01:22:58 Coach Saban wants his monthly recruitment update fedex.
01:23:02 Does he really think getting it one
01:23:04 day early is gonna give LSU a leg up?
01:23:07 Hey, have you filled all the slots for the army all star game?
01:23:10 Yeah, why?
01:23:11 You might want to open one up.
01:23:52 What did I tell you?
01:24:02 I want him. I want him bad.
01:24:05 Y-e-l-l! Everybody yell! Say, everybody yell!
01:24:10 Y-e-l-l! Everybody yell!
01:24:14 Nice kick this time, Collins. Nice job.
01:24:17 What in the world?
01:24:20 Alright. Y'all keep practicing. Remember point your toes.
01:24:23 One, two, three, one!
01:24:24 One, two, three, two!
01:24:26 One, two, three, three!
01:24:28 You okay, Son?
01:24:33 Shoot, man, Fulmer's here. I might as well go home.
01:24:36 What to say, fellas? How's doing your life?
01:24:40 I came all the way from Knoxville, to see for myself.
01:24:42 Hey, Coach. We drove from Clemson, nine hours!
01:24:45 Coach Fulmer, it's a real honor.
01:24:47 Coach Cotton, my pleasure.
01:24:48 I watched your program. You've done really well.
01:24:50 I don't think there is any question
01:24:51 that you'll be at the next level soon.
01:24:53 Oh, well, you know, we do all we can, all we got.
01:24:57 Is that Michael? Is that O'hair?
01:25:00 It's Oher.
01:25:01 Like a paddle in a boat. Oher.
01:25:08 You think we might see some drills?
01:25:10 Perhaps... I think all the coaches would appreciate it.
01:25:12 - Yeah? - Oh, yes, Sir. You bet.
01:25:17 Listen up, fellas! New board drill!
01:25:19 Big Mike, Jay Collis.
01:25:21 Best on best. Right here.
01:25:22 Let's go! Come on! Come on!
01:25:32 On my whistle, men!
01:26:01 Coach, thank you.
01:26:03 - Where are you going, coach? - Back to South Carolina.
01:26:05 You tell to Michael Oher, if he can qualify with his grades...
01:26:09 Clemson wants him.
01:26:10 Yeah. Good luck with that, Brad!
01:26:13 Coach, you've done a great job with this young man.
01:26:15 Oh, well he was little rough when we first got him
01:26:16 But we, you know, coached him up a little bit.
01:26:30 Hello, Mom.
01:26:31 Did you know that to be eligible for a division one scholarship
01:26:34 Michael's gonna need to make it a 2.5 gpa?
01:26:38 Really?
01:26:38 His ACT is low and I don't see him doing
01:26:41 Any better if he retakes it right there.
01:26:43 - What's his gpa now? - 1.76.
01:26:47 Oh, that's not too bad, when you consider where he started.
01:26:50 He's gonna make it all A's this year.
01:26:53 I'm serious. And that might not even be enough.
01:26:56 So he goes to junior college?
01:26:59 Most inner city kids that go to JC drop out in the first year.
01:27:01 His shot at the pros would go out the window.
01:27:04 Pros?
01:27:05 Are we even sure he's gonna get college offers?
01:27:11 Michael, Nick Saban from LSU.
01:27:13 I'm looking forward to you're coming down and visit us sometime.
01:27:15 Gready. I'm Lou Holtz form South Carolina.
01:27:18 I'm call...
01:27:19 We're very interested in having Michael
01:27:21 Over to Knoxville for a visit.
01:27:23 Phil Fulmer, from Tennessee?
01:27:25 There's twenty more among there.
01:27:26 And these things right here. Fifty of 'em.
01:27:29 Any of those from Ole Miss?
01:27:31 No, they're not gonna start recruiting
01:27:32 Until they hire a another coach.
01:27:34 Does make any difference unless Michael makes his grades.
01:27:40 So, what are we going to do?
01:27:42 I understand you applied for a teaching position at Wingate?
01:27:47 I won't religious enough for 'em.
01:27:49 I'm a spiritual person, Mrs. Tuohy,
01:27:52 but I have certain, shall we say... doubts.
01:27:56 Oh, I appreciate your honesty, Miss Sue.
01:27:58 What's the situation with Michael?
01:28:00 He needs to be better in school.
01:28:02 Obviously. Why the big push?
01:28:04 Well, he's in line for football scholarship
01:28:06 If he gets his grades up.
01:28:08 Is he considering Ole Miss?
01:28:11 He'd better be.
01:28:13 - I'd love to work with him. - Well, when'd you like to start?
01:28:18 Mrs. Tuohy... umm... there's something you should know about me.
01:28:22 I don't usually tell many people, but
01:28:24 It's something you feel should be aware of
01:28:25 Before you hire me.
01:28:29 What is it?
01:28:31 I'm a democrat.
01:28:35 Okay.
01:28:42 - I don't understand it. - Yet.
01:28:44 You don't understand it yet.
01:28:48 - how big is your head, Michael? - Big.
01:28:52 And what's in there?
01:28:53 - A brain. - A brain.
01:28:55 It's full of knowledge
01:28:57 Like a file cabinet with maps;
01:28:59 And shortcuts for figuring things out.
01:29:02 You'll get there, Michael Oher
01:29:04 Because I'm to help you use those
01:29:06 maps and reach your destination.
01:29:07 Like Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark.
01:29:10 Sacagawea?
01:29:12 We'll get to that. And the history books have it wrong,
01:29:15 All you need to know is I'll get you there.
01:29:19 Do you believe me?
01:29:24 You trust me, Michael?
01:29:28 Yes, Miss Sue.
01:29:32 Try it again.
01:29:35 Now, what's the next one? Read that to me.
01:29:37 Hey, what is it? As first, we have to find the constant.
01:29:40 Now, where is the constant?
01:29:43 Good. See?
01:29:45 Who'd thought we'd have a black son before we knew a democrat.
01:29:50 - Doorbell! - I got a guest.
01:29:56 Coach, how are you? Come in.
01:29:58 - Sean Tuohy. - Sean.
01:29:59 - Nick Saban. Nice to meet you. - Nice to see you. Pleasure.
01:30:01 I appreciate the opportunity to come in your home.
01:30:04 - That's my daughter, Collins. - Hi. Pleasure to meet you.
01:30:06 - and you must be Leigh Anne. - that would be me, Coach Saban.
01:30:09 - nice to meet you. - me too.
01:30:11 Please, call me Nick.
01:30:12 With an incredible home. The windsor valances are a nice touch.
01:30:16 Oh, thank you. You obviously have an excellent taste.
01:30:20 Well we appreciate the quality. And recognize it when we see it.
01:30:26 Michael, why don't you come over here and say hello to Coach Saban.
01:30:28 Hello, Michael. Nick Saban.
01:30:29 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
01:30:31 - And you must be sj. - That's me.
01:30:33 Michael, why don't you and Nick go into the living room to talk?
01:30:37 Can SJ come?
01:30:38 Absolutely. We'll recruit the both of you.
01:30:40 Alright.
01:30:44 I find him extremely handsome.
01:30:46 Yeah, I'm right here, Leigh Anne.
01:30:48 Yeah, I know.
01:30:50 So Michael, we'd like to get you down to LSU for visit.
01:30:53 We've got a great thing going there right now,
01:30:56 You have an opportunity to be successful as a person, as a student
01:30:59 And an opportunity to be a part of
01:31:01 The next national championship team with LSU.
01:31:04 So what do you say? You'd like to commit to a visit?
01:31:07 - Can I ask a question? - Sure.
01:31:09 My brother and I are very close.
01:31:11 And so... I'm very afraid that if he goes off to school,
01:31:15 I might not get to see him.
01:31:17 - So ... - Go on.
01:31:19 I guess I was just wondering how much access I'd have to him.
01:31:23 Well, SJ, you'd have total access to Michael.
01:31:26 But better than that, in his first game at tiger stadium,
01:31:29 We would like for you to lead the team out of the tunnel.
01:31:32 - What do you think about that? - Sounds good.
01:31:49 Come on in!
01:31:50 Gready. I'm Lou Holtz. The university of South Carolina.
01:31:53 Leigh Anne Tuohy. Nice to meet you. Come and in.
01:31:56 Michael!
01:31:57 Hello. I'm Tommy Tuberville. Albany university.
01:31:59 Leigh Anne Tuohy. Nice to meet you. Michael!
01:32:01 Howdy, houston nutt. University of Arkansas.
01:32:03 Leigh Anne Tuohy. Very nice to meet you.
01:32:05 - Ole Miss cup, huh? - Michael!
01:32:10 Oh, come on. You know this.
01:32:12 It's logical.
01:32:25 I guarantee you come to the university of South Carolina
01:32:28 Will be the smartest decision you've ever made.
01:32:30 We want you, we need you, but the other thing is,
01:32:33 Mike, you need us.
01:32:39 Knoxville is a tremendous place to live and...
01:32:42 I know there's lions, there's tigers, there's bears...
01:32:45 Hey, there's only one razorback in the world.
01:32:47 ...and not only that, you'd look great in gamecock red!
01:32:51 What's in if for me?
01:32:53 Sj, I'd get you a hawkhat, and for whole family a hawkhat.
01:32:56 Are you telling me, that's the best you can do?
01:32:59 SJ, you remind me of me as a boy.
01:33:01 Coach, help me, help you.
01:33:03 I can get you a gamecock headdress. And with real feathers.
01:33:16 What you got for me, Phil?
01:33:17 SJ, I've been thinking a lot of about that and one of the things
01:33:20 That think will be special for both
01:33:22 of us is we'll walk arm in arm
01:33:24 To center of union stadium at the first ball game,
01:33:26 And we'll do the coin toss together.
01:33:28 How's that sound?
01:33:29 Coach Fulmer, a pleasure doing a business with you
01:33:32 My pleasure, SJ. Could be sure, buddy.
01:33:45 Congratulations on gettin' hired.
01:33:47 Thank yew, ma'am. Ole miss is my dream job.
01:33:50 You're coming a little late to the party but we're diehard rebels
01:33:53 So I'm gonna give you a frickin' road map.
01:33:55 - Alright? - Got it.
01:33:56 LSU is out. Everybody knows Saban's going to the nfl.
01:33:59 I don't wanna name names,
01:34:01 but on Michael's first two recruitment trips
01:34:02 Somebody took him to the titty bar.
01:34:04 - That's terrible. - Tell me about it.
01:34:06 He'll have nightmares about for a weeks.
01:34:07 So when he comes to visit
01:34:08 I want you to feed him Italian. He likes fettucine alfredo
01:34:11 And I want you to take him to a movie - not chainsaw massacre
01:34:14 Because he'll just cover his eyes - and get him to bed by ten.
01:34:18 - You got it? - Yes'm.
01:34:19 - Alright. - What about Tennessee?
01:34:22 It breaks my heart but they're still in the hunt.
01:34:25 Fulmer made sj a sweet deal.
01:34:26 I heard the kid can really pepper the gumbo.
01:34:29 He's his daddy's boy.
01:34:31 - You ready? - Lets' do it.
01:34:33 Alright.
01:34:34 Mike, do you like to barbecue? I tell you what, mike.
01:34:36 You can go to the gas station and get best barbecue,
01:34:39 You've ever got in your life.
01:34:40 It's a wonderful place to live, fried catfishes,
01:34:43 All the good food that we love to eat
01:34:45 But it's not good for us as football players,
01:34:46 You'd have to be aware, mike. I promise.
01:34:49 And for you, SJ, this is what I can do.
01:34:51 At ole miss we have the grove by the stadium.
01:34:54 We walk it before every game, in front of thousands of people.
01:34:57 It is a sacrad ritual. And I'm in front.
01:35:00 Seen it a thousand times.
01:35:02 Ever seen it from the front of the line?
01:35:03 Next year, you and me; leading the team.
01:35:05 Tennessee offered to let me run on the field and flip the coin.
01:35:12 I'll throw in a sideline pass.
01:35:25 Have you decided yet, Michael?
01:35:27 No, Miss Sue.
01:35:30 But you like Tennessee?
01:35:33 It's a good school.
01:35:35 Not at academic level of ole miss,
01:35:37 But they have an outstanding science department.
01:35:41 You know what they're famous for?
01:35:44 They work with the fbi
01:35:47 To study the effects of the soil on decomposing body parts.
01:35:51 What's that mean?
01:35:52 Well when they find a body,
01:35:54 the police want to know how long it's been dead.
01:35:56 So the fine fox at Tennessee help them out.
01:36:00 They have a lot of body parts.
01:36:03 Arms and legs and hands - form hospitals and medical schools.
01:36:12 And you know where they store them?
01:36:18 Right underneath the football field.
01:36:23 So, while it's fine and dandy,
01:36:26 there're 100,000 fans cheering for you,
01:36:27 The bodies, you should be worried about are right underneath the turf
01:36:32 Set to poke up through the ground and grab you.
01:36:40 But it's your decision where you wanna play ball.
01:36:43 Don't let me influence you.
01:37:14 All the other teachers are on board,
01:37:16 I don't know, what your problem is.
01:37:17 I'm sorry.
01:37:18 I will not give a student a grade he, or she, doesn't deserve.
01:37:22 Well, Michael needs a b.
01:37:25 What is he have to do to "deserve" that?
01:37:29 Right now is Michael doing c minus, d plus work.
01:37:33 His best chance at improving is with the written essay
01:37:35 At the end of the year.
01:37:37 It counts a third of his grade.
01:37:40 Well that's it. We're sunk.
01:37:44 Why don't you write about "Great Expectations"?
01:37:47 You're a lot like Pip.
01:37:49 I mean he was poor, he was an orphan
01:37:52 and someone kind of found him.
01:37:55 You should be able to relate to that.
01:38:01 Fine, let's go through the reading list.
01:38:04 But you're gonna have to pick one, Michael.
01:38:07 "Pygmalion"...
01:38:12 "A tale of two cities"..... "The charge of the light brigade"...
01:38:16 "half a league, half a league, half a league onward"
01:38:19 I love that one.
01:38:21 He loves it.
01:38:25 Why don't you do this and I'll watch basketball?
01:38:33 Okay.
01:38:38 "all in the valley of death rode the six hundred."
01:38:42 They named LSU's stadium death valley because of this story.
01:38:47 Alfred, lord tennyson has writing about
01:38:50 LSU in Ole Miss.
01:38:51 - You're kidding? - No. It's a great story.
01:38:53 It's a poem.
01:38:56 "forward the light brigade!"
01:38:58 It's like the offense.
01:39:00 "charge for the guns he said."
01:39:02 That's the end zone.
01:39:04 "into the valley of death rode the six hundred."
01:39:06 "forward the light brigade!
01:39:08 Was there a man dismay'd?
01:39:11 Not tho' the soldier knew someone had blundered."
01:39:14 Someone made a mistake?
01:39:17 Yeah, their leader, their coach.
01:39:23 But why would they go ahead if they knew he messed up?
01:39:29 "theirs not to make reply, theirs not to reason why,
01:39:34 theirs not to reason to die,
01:39:38 Into the valley of death rode the six hundred."
01:39:44 They're all gonna die, aren't they?
01:39:48 Yeah.
01:39:53 That's really, really sad.
01:39:59 I think you just found something to write about, Michael.
01:40:18 Courage is a hard thing to figure.
01:40:20 You can have courage based on a dumb idea or mistake,
01:40:24 But you're not supposed to question adults,
01:40:27 Or your coach or your teacher
01:40:29 Because they make the rules.
01:40:32 Maybe they know best
01:40:34 But maybe they don't.
01:40:37 It all depends on who you are, where you come from.
01:40:41 Didn't at least one of the six hundred guys
01:40:42 think about giving up.
01:40:44 And joining with the other side?
01:40:46 I mean, valley of death that's pretty salty stuff.
01:40:53 That's why courage it's tricky.
01:40:56 Should you always do what others tell you to do?
01:41:00 Sometimes you might not even know why you're doing something.
01:41:03 I mean any fool can have courage.
01:41:06 But honor, that's the real reason you
01:41:09 either do something or you don't.
01:41:11 It's who you are and maybe who you want to be.
01:41:15 If you die trying for something important
01:41:18 Then you have both honor and courage
01:41:20 And that's pretty good.
01:41:23 I think that's what the writer was saying.
01:41:25 That you should hope for courage and try for honor.
01:41:29 And maybe even pray that the people
01:41:31 telling you what to do have some, too.
01:41:39 Kevin Lynn.
01:41:45 - Good job. - Excuse me.
01:41:50 Matthew Nicols.
01:41:53 2.52.
01:41:56 Michael's final GPA.
01:41:58 Got it off Paul's computer.
01:41:59 Jamie North.
01:42:01 He did it, Sean. He did it!
01:42:04 Baby, you've been broken to the principal's computer?
01:42:09 Michael Oher.
01:42:18 Where in the world did you find a baby picture of Michael?
01:42:20 Scanned it off an internet ad for a toddler boutique.
01:42:30 Congratulations, mike.
01:42:48 Michael, our greetings.
01:42:53 Way to go, bro!
01:42:55 Alright, that's enough. Young man...
01:42:58 I think I need a proper hug.
01:43:05 - Alright. You're gonna be staying in Deaton Hall - Where is it?
01:43:08 109. It's right there. And you're gonna be on a meal plan
01:43:11 So you're gonna be eating all the way here in Johnson Commons. Right there.
01:43:13 Johnson commons has all you can eat self-serve ice cream.
01:43:16 As much as you want?
01:43:17 Yes, that's how mama put on her freshman ten.
01:43:22 Stop it!
01:43:26 Hello?
01:43:29 This is Mrs. Tuohy.
01:43:31 He just want ask you a couple of questions, Michael.
01:43:33 You have nothing to hide.
01:43:36 Ms. Tuohy? Mr. Oher?
01:43:38 My name is Jocelyn Granger
01:43:40 and I'm the assistant director Of enforcement for the NCAA.
01:43:41 Please, call me Leigh Anne.
01:43:46 So, let's do this. Shall we?
01:43:48 Ms. Tuohy, if you wouldn't mind
01:43:50 I'd prefer to speak with Michael alone.
01:43:52 - And how long is that gonna take? - Awhile.
01:43:57 Go, mike. Okay? Go.
01:44:04 Michael? Michael! I'll be waiting for you in the lobby, alright?
01:44:12 I don't know, Sean. I just have a bad feeling about this one.
01:44:16 This woman is tough, tough... hold on.
01:44:22 The client wants what?
01:44:25 Were you aware that coach Cotton is accepting a job at Ole Miss?
01:44:28 No.
01:44:29 And that this job offer came after you signed with them?
01:44:34 Sean Tuohy, your legal guardian went to Ole Miss.
01:44:36 He played basketball.
01:44:38 And Mrs. Tuohy went to Ole Miss as well.
01:44:41 She was a cheerleader.
01:44:42 Is this safe to say that Ole Miss is their favorite school?
01:44:45 Did they like any other universities?
01:44:47 What about, say Tennessee?
01:44:49 No. They can't stand Tennessee.
01:44:53 - And your tutor... - Miss Sue.
01:44:55 Miss Sue. Miss Sue is an Ole Miss grad, too.
01:45:00 Miss Sue ever tried to persuade you to attend Ole Miss?
01:45:08 Did you know that the Tuohys make generous donations to Ole Miss?
01:45:12 That even Miss Sue makes donations?
01:45:15 That the Tuohys, they have a condo in Oxford
01:45:17 so they can attend as many athletic events as possible?
01:45:20 That, in fact, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy
01:45:23 are by our definition... "boosters."
01:45:28 Mr. Oher.
01:45:30 Mr. Oher?
01:45:32 Do you understand... do you know, why am I here?
01:45:36 To... investigate.
01:45:38 Yes. To investigate.
01:45:41 I'm here to investigate your odd... predicament.
01:45:46 Do you find it odd? Your predicament?
01:45:51 Michael?...
01:45:53 Iono.
01:45:56 Can I... can I leave now?
01:45:58 No. You can't.
01:46:02 - What do you want, ma'am? - I want the facts!
01:46:04 - I need the truth. - I didn't lie!
01:46:05 And I want to know what you think about all this.
01:46:08 Think about what?!
01:46:18 The NCAA fears that with your recruitment a door might be opened
01:46:24 That boosters from lots of schools in the south
01:46:26 will become legal guardians for young athletes without means
01:46:29 And funnel them to their alma maters.
01:46:32 I'm not saying I believe it and I'm not saying I don't,
01:46:36 But there're many people involved with this case
01:46:38 who would argue that Tuohys they took you in,
01:46:41 - They clothes you, they fed you. - No.
01:46:43 - They paid for your private education, - No.
01:46:45 - They bought you a car, - No!
01:46:47 - And paid for your tutor, - No.
01:46:48 All as part of a plan
01:46:50 to insure that you play football for the university of Mississippi.
01:47:11 Michael! We're not finished.
01:47:14 It's not available. Just like I told you three months ago.
01:47:17 So why don't we go with the canvas.
01:47:19 The low napa, it's a beautiful---
01:47:21 Oh, I'll call you back. Bye.
01:47:23 Michael. So what happened?
01:47:25 - Why'd you do it? - What?
01:47:28 All along you wanted me to go to Ole Miss.
01:47:30 Of course, I did. We love Ole Miss!
01:47:33 Why did you do this for me?
01:47:34 - What? - Everything!
01:47:35 Was it for you or was it for me?
01:47:38 Was it so I would go to school where you wanted?!
01:47:41 Was it so I would do what you wanted?!
01:47:43 - Michael, no... - That's what she thinks.
01:47:46 Is she right?
01:47:48 Michael, honey,
01:47:49 I need for you just listen to me, alright?
01:47:51 Don't you dare to lie to me.
01:47:56 I'm not stupid!
01:47:58 Michael?!
01:47:59 Michael, of course, you're not stupid.
01:48:01 Michael?! Come on.
01:48:07 I should have followed him.
01:48:09 You had no way of knowing he'd disappear.
01:48:14 Was he right?
01:48:16 What he said about us?
01:48:18 Leigh Anne, be reasonable.
01:48:20 We gave clothes to a boy who had one pair of shorts.
01:48:22 We gave him a bed.
01:48:24 To hell with the NCAA,
01:48:26 I'd do it again tomorrow.
01:48:27 What about all the rest of it
01:48:30 All the stuff we did to make sure that he got a scholarship?
01:48:35 A scholarship at Ole Miss.
01:48:37 He could go whenever he wanted, he knew that.
01:48:39 Oh, did he? Did you ask him?
01:48:43 'Cause I sure as I know I never did.
01:48:49 Come here.
01:49:07 Am I a good person? Not a joke. Not rhetorical.
01:49:16 You're the best person I know.
01:49:21 Everything you do, you do for others.
01:49:26 And why is that?
01:49:31 I have not a clue.
01:49:33 But you obviously get some sort of sick satisfaction out of it.
01:49:44 - Sean... - Yeah?
01:49:47 What if he never comes back?
01:49:56 Oh, shit!
01:49:59 Big Mike? Hey, get your ass in here, man.
01:50:03 I'm looking for my moms.
01:50:05 Your mama? Yeah, I seen dee dee around.
01:50:09 As a matter of fact...
01:50:11 Oh, yeah. She usually stop by for a taste around this time.
01:50:15 But I tell you what. Why don't you just come inside
01:50:17 I'll get you a forty
01:50:19 and we're gonna chop it up like real fo,
01:50:21 Just 'til she get here.
01:50:25 Come on, man. Nobody gonna bite you, man.
01:50:37 Hey! Big Mike! Man, go down there and have a seat.
01:50:43 Hey, baby, gimme a couple of cold beers from the refrigerator!
01:50:45 Sit down, man. Big Mike.
01:50:46 - What? - I'm so glad to see you.
01:50:49 Yeah. You lookin' good. Too, you lookin' fit.
01:50:52 I heard you playin' little ball.
01:50:55 But you know that rich kid football
01:50:57 ain't like the public school league.
01:50:59 Niggers packing knives in their socks.
01:51:03 Hey, I played little ball myself.
01:51:05 Back in the day, you know that, alright?
01:51:08 Yeah, I heard.
01:51:09 A quarterback. Up there at MLK.
01:51:14 - Thank you, baby. - What about you, Dave?
01:51:16 You still playing ball over at JC?
01:51:18 - Naw. - No, man.
01:51:19 Dave no longer a student.
01:51:21 He with me now!
01:51:23 As a matter of fact... look, I can open a spot for you, too.
01:51:27 I got tired of going to class.
01:51:29 People are tryin' tell me what to do.
01:51:31 Well, in that case, Dave, look here...
01:51:34 Turn it up, like that little bit of bitch!
01:51:37 Bitch!
01:51:41 Hey, man. Don't mess with D, man.
01:51:46 I heard you stayin' on the other side of town.
01:51:49 Yeah, that what dee dee said.
01:51:51 Said you got a new mama now.
01:51:53 - Yeah? - Oh yeah!
01:51:55 - She fine too. - Yeah. She fine.
01:52:00 She got other kids?
01:52:04 She got a daughter?
01:52:08 You tap that?
01:52:13 Yeah, you taped that! Yeah, yeah, yeah!
01:52:15 Big Mike!
01:52:16 Big Mike got his white babes! He looks innocent.
01:52:20 Hey, Big Mike!
01:52:22 You should enjoy 'em, man.
01:52:24 Hey, where you going?
01:52:26 Going to wait my mom to the apartment.
01:52:33 Hey, man, just don't go away now.
01:52:34 Hey, sit down, man.
01:52:36 I'm just trying to find out little
01:52:38 bit about your fine white sister.
01:52:40 Because I like me some mommy/daughter action.
01:52:43 Shut up.
01:52:49 Shut up? Who the hell is you telling to shut up?
01:52:56 I will bust and cap your fat ass.
01:52:59 And then drive east and pay a visit to your cracker mom!
01:53:02 And her sweet little daughter.
01:53:36 Mama!!!!!
01:54:00 He gone, snowflake.
01:54:09 Michael was here?
01:54:10 Yeah, but you tell him, I'll be seeing him around.
01:54:13 Or he gonna get this.
01:54:15 So Michael was here?
01:54:17 Last night. He come by here.
01:54:19 Sneaked me then run off.
01:54:20 Yeah. Tell him, sleep with one eye open.
01:54:25 You hear me, bitch?
01:54:32 No, you hear me, bitch!
01:54:35 You threaten my son you threaten me.
01:54:39 You so much as cross downtown you will be sorry.
01:54:42 I'm in a prayer group with the D.A.,
01:54:44 I'm a member of the NRA.
01:54:46 And I'm always packing.
01:54:53 What you got in there, a .22?
01:54:55 A saturday night special?
01:54:58 And it shoots just fine, all the other days, too.
01:55:27 - Michael?! - Mama?...
01:55:56 You think the police is gonna come and get me?
01:56:00 I'd imagine the last thing they want at Hurt Village
01:56:02 is bunch of cops snooping around.
01:56:08 I swore I'd never ask this,
01:56:11 but how'd you get out of there, Michael?
01:56:16 When I was little and something awful was happening
01:56:19 My mama would tell me to close my eyes.
01:56:22 She was tryin' to keep me from
01:56:24 seeing her do drugs or other bad things.
01:56:27 And then when she was finished or the bad things were over
01:56:30 She'd say, "now when I count to three, you open your eyes
01:56:36 And the past is gone, the world is a good place,
01:56:39 And it's all gonna be okay."
01:56:44 You closed your eyes.
01:56:49 You know, when I was driving all over kingdom come looking for you
01:56:53 I kept thinking about one thing.
01:56:57 Ferdinand the Bull.
01:57:02 I know I should have asked this a long time ago, Michael.
01:57:07 Do you even wanna play football?
01:57:10 I mean do you even like it?
01:57:14 - I'm pretty good at it. - Yeah, you are.
01:57:20 Sean and I have been talking and...
01:57:22 Michael, if you're gonna accept the football scholarship.
01:57:26 We think it should be to Tennessee.
01:57:32 And I promise that I will be at every game cheering for you.
01:57:38 - Every game? - Every game.
01:57:41 But I will not wear that gaudy orange. I will not.
01:57:45 It is not in my color wheel and I'm not gonna wear it.
01:57:51 So you want me to go to Tennessee?
01:57:54 I want you to do whatever you want.
01:57:58 It is your decision, Michael. It's your life.
01:58:03 What if I want to flip burgers?
01:58:09 It's your decision; it's your life.
01:58:14 Okay.
01:58:17 Okay, what?
01:58:21 I'm sorry I left the other day.
01:58:24 - You were pretty upset. - You ask a lot of questions.
01:58:27 I'm just trying to get to the bottom of this.
01:58:28 But all questions you asked were about why everybody else
01:58:32 wanted me to go to Ole Miss.
01:58:34 Okay...
01:58:35 Not once did you ask why did I want to go there.
01:58:40 Alright, fine, Michael...
01:58:42 Why do you want to go to Ole Miss?
01:58:45 Because it's where my family goes to school.
01:58:49 It's were they've always gone to school.
01:58:58 College is going to be different experience for you, Michael.
01:59:01 SJ, stop it.
01:59:02 - There are lots of distractions. - Have a fun.
01:59:04 There's gonna be some nimrod in the dorm
01:59:06 who wants to play video games all night,
01:59:09 Or goof on the internet.
01:59:11 Just have fun.
01:59:12 And you will spend a lot of time at practice, which means...
01:59:15 Which means you have to
01:59:17 be very dedicated to your studies, alright?
01:59:18 SJ, if you don't stop it right---
01:59:20 - Come here. - No.
01:59:20 Relax, mama.
01:59:22 I just got back from the library.
01:59:24 I reserved a private cubicle for the semester.
01:59:27 Here's your class schedule and our study hall hours.
01:59:29 Now, if y'all don't mind
01:59:31 I'm gonna go move into my new apartment.
01:59:33 - Thank you, Miss Sue. - "Thank you, Miss Sue"
01:59:35 Yeah, yeah, yeah....
01:59:37 Let's see what you've got. College's writing,
01:59:39 Good, psychology, math lab...
01:59:41 It's gonna be good. Just...
01:59:43 I do not know why. A lot of good classes.
01:59:45 You'll have a lot of fun.
01:59:47 SJ!
01:59:51 Michael Oher, you listen to me, alright?
01:59:55 I want you to enjoy yourself, but if
01:59:56 you get a girl pregnant out of wedlock.
01:59:58 I'll crawl in the car, drive up here to Oxford
02:00:00 and cut off your penis.
02:00:02 She means it.
02:00:05 - Yes ma'am. - Alright
02:00:10 Now, 78's gonna be a parking lot.
02:00:12 So we should be going. Or everyone...
02:00:14 Say the goodbyes, alright? Here.
02:00:17 Bye, baby.
02:00:17 - Thank you, mama. - You're welcome.
02:00:29 Why'd she always do that?
02:00:31 She's an onion. Michael.
02:00:33 You have to peel her back one layer at a time.
02:00:38 I'll be back.
02:00:51 What?
02:00:59 What, Michael?
02:01:01 I need a proper hug.
02:01:26 I read a story the other day about a boy from the projects.
02:01:30 No daddy, in and out of foster care.
02:01:34 He'd been killed in a gang fight at hurt village.
02:01:38 In the last paragraph they talked
02:01:40 about his superb athletic skills
02:01:43 And how different his life might have been
02:01:45 if he hadn't fallen behind and dropped out of school.
02:01:48 He was twenty-one years old the day he died.
02:01:52 It was his birthday.
02:02:00 That could have been anyone.
02:02:02 It could have been my son, Michael.
02:02:06 But it wasn't.
02:02:10 And I suppose I have god to thank for that.
02:02:16 God and Lawrence Taylor.
02:02:31 One Mississippi.
02:03:09 The New England Patriots have traded the twenty third pick
02:03:12 to the Baltimore Ravens.
02:03:15 And with the twenty third pick in 2009 NFL draft
02:03:19 The Baltimore Raven select...
02:03:21 Michael Oher. Offensive tackle, Mississippi.