Thanks to the book “The Blind Side” by Michael Lewis and the ensuing film version, audiences all over the world were enthralled by the touching and motivational tale of Michael Oher’s journey from homelessness to NFL glory. Many people were impacted by the story of a struggling kid who found success and refuge with the Tuohy family before going on to play professional football. Behind the scenes, however, a legal dispute was developing that revealed the intricacies and difficulties that emerge when true stories converge with the world of entertainment. Michael Oher has filed a lawsuit and there is a debate surrounding “The Blind Side’s” portrayal of him.
In a tragic turn of events, in the complaint, it was claimed that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never formally adopted him and that he was instead duped into appointing them as his conservators.
He said that the Tuohy’s struck business partnerships that excluded Oher and moved money into the bank accounts of them and their two now adult birthchildren. He said that the Tuohy’s struck business partnerships that excluded Oher and moved money into the bank accounts of them and their two now adult birthchildren.
According to court documents, Oher unknowingly signed the conservatorship form in 2004 after turning 18 and moving in with the family while still in high school. According to court documents, Oher unknowingly signed the conservatorship form in 2004 after turning 18 and moving in with the family while still in high school.
Oher’s lawsuit further contended that the film’s portrayal of him negatively impacted his career and personal life. He claimed that the negative perception created by the movie hindered his ability to find work in the NFL and other opportunities, tarnishing his reputation and future prospects.
According to the lawsuit, the Tuohy’s, who are serving as his conservators, negotiated a lucrative contract with 20th Century Studios that saw them receive $225,000 as well as 2.5 percent of any future net profits from the movie, which has made over $300 million. Oher received nothing as part of the agreement. According to a person familiar with the situation, the arrangement was already in place when Alcon Entertainment, which completely financed the film, scooped up the rights.
In 2017, Oher filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. and other parties involved in the film’s production, claiming that the movie had portrayed him in a false and damaging light. He argued that the film inaccurately depicted him as being slow-witted and struggling with basic tasks, while in reality, he was an intelligent and capable individual who had overcome significant challenges. He claimed that the negative perception created by the movie hindered his ability to find work in the NFL and other opportunities, tarnishing his reputation and future prospects.
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