In court documents, the retired NFL player said Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy pushed a false narrative that they adopted him, which led to a book and a movie.
Super Bowl champion and retired NFL player Michael Oher, whose inspirational story was profiled in "The Blind Side," said the movie's premise was based on a lie, according to court documents. to end his conservatorship being held by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who were portrayed as his adoptive parents in the movie. The couple was granted conservatorship in 2004.
While homeless and living sporadically with friends, Oher excelled in sports and was known for his physical capabilities. He then crossed paths with the Tuohys. Court documents said while many people noticed Oher's potential, the couple saw "a gullible young man whose athletic talent could be exploited for their own benefit."
Oher claimed the couple continued to push the false narrative that they adopted him, which led to a book and the movie, "The Blind Side." The film grossed more than $300 million.
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