A Cinematic Success Based on a Real-Life Hero
The Blind Side was one of the biggest films of the 2000s. Released in theaters in 2009 and based on a 2006 book of the same name, the film followed the story of Michael Oher, a football lineman who came from humble beginnings to play in the NFL with the aid of his adoptive parents.
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The movie, which was based on Oher’s real life, was beloved by critics and audiences alike. It earned an Oscar nomination for best film and made millions at the box office. However, the man who made it all possible, Michael Oher himself, is not a big fan of the film.