Based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael "Big Mike" Oher. Michael has no idea who is father is and his mother is a crack head. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Michael Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. Written by garykmcd
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The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film, directed by Gabriele Muccino and based on the true story of Chris Gardner. The film stars Will Smith as Gardner, an on-and-off-homeless salesman-turned stockbroker.
The screenplay by Steven Conrad is based on the eponymous best-selling memoir written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe. The film was released on December 15, 2006, by Columbia Pictures. For his performance, Smith received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe nomination.
The screenplay by Steven Conrad is based on the eponymous best-selling memoir written by Gardner with Quincy Troupe. The film was released on December 15, 2006, by Columbia Pictures. For his performance, Smith received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe nomination.
Green River Killer
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis :
For nearly 20 years, the Green River Killer haunted Washington State with a series of shocking murders. The LMN miniseries "The Capture of the Green River Killer" is told through the eyes of one young runaway, Helen "Hel" Remus, whose fate, bad luck and unwise choices lead to her encounter with the notorious serial killer. Leading the hunt for the murderer is Sheriff David Reichert, who becomes so entangled in the case that he's willing to risk his family and career to find justice for the slain girls. Surprisingly, it's a meeting with convicted serial killer Ted Bundy (James Marsters)that may help Reichert finally find his man, but bringing him to justice will be anything but easy. Follow this incredible true-crime tale that's based on the book "Chasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer" by Sheriff David Reichert.
Cast : Tom Cavanagh, Michelle Harrison, Amy Davidson
Synopsis :
For nearly 20 years, the Green River Killer haunted Washington State with a series of shocking murders. The LMN miniseries "The Capture of the Green River Killer" is told through the eyes of one young runaway, Helen "Hel" Remus, whose fate, bad luck and unwise choices lead to her encounter with the notorious serial killer. Leading the hunt for the murderer is Sheriff David Reichert, who becomes so entangled in the case that he's willing to risk his family and career to find justice for the slain girls. Surprisingly, it's a meeting with convicted serial killer Ted Bundy (James Marsters)that may help Reichert finally find his man, but bringing him to justice will be anything but easy. Follow this incredible true-crime tale that's based on the book "Chasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer" by Sheriff David Reichert.
Cast : Tom Cavanagh, Michelle Harrison, Amy Davidson
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Paranormal Activity
Rated: R
Runtime: 86 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Theatrical Release:Sep 25, 2009 Limited
Box Office: $107,901,736
Synopsis: A haunted house makes no secret of the fact it is not pleased with its new tenants in this independent tale of supernatural horror. Katie (Katie Featherson) and
Runtime: 86 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Theatrical Release:Sep 25, 2009 Limited
Box Office: $107,901,736
Synopsis: A haunted house makes no secret of the fact it is not pleased with its new tenants in this independent tale of supernatural horror. Katie (Katie Featherson) and
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