“The Blind Side” played on sports fans’ penchant for too-tidy narratives, our columnist writes. A legal battle between the N.F.L. player and the family depicted in the film seeks to answer questions the dramatization looked past.
Kurt Streeter is a columnist for The New York Times, known for his insightful and thought-provoking pieces on sports, politics, race, religion, cities, architecture, and music. With a background in reporting for prestigious publications like ESPN, LA Times, and Baltimore Sun, Kurt brings a unique perspective to his writing, exploring the human side of sports and the intersectionality of various social issues.