At a press weekend for the movie, i met the tuohys and they graciously shared some of. The real story behind the blind side eternallifestyle. But a key player in the reallife version of the blind side stressed that this is also a story about faith. At the same time, ohers presence in the touhys lives. Oct 08, 2019 ohers life story became the subject of author michael lewiss 2006 bestseller the blind side. She and her husband watched michael get off a city bus in the snow wearing only cutoff blue jeans and a tshirt. Dec 14, 2009 in the familys first live television interview, the tuohys said the movie the blind side is an accurate representation of ohers story. Michael oher already knew how to play football prior to ever meeting the tuohys and was a gifted athlete. The blind side inspiration michael oher says sandra bullock movie wrecked his nfl career. His story was documented in the oscarwinning film the blind side, yet while the film got many facts right, there some other interesting ones and theres a major reason why michael himself doesnt like the movie.
Oct 24, 2017 michael oher was just 16 years old when his life changed forever. Bullock won an oscar for her portrayal of leigh anne tuohy. Ohers life story became the subject of author michael lewiss 2006 bestseller the blind side. If you thought sandra bullock played a fiery southern woman in \u201cthe blind side,\u201d just know that even she didn\u2019t quite match the fire. Today he is a rookie tackle with the baltimore ravens. After playing just three years for ole miss, michael oher became eligible for the nfl draft. The blind side was released in the united states on november 20, 2009.
Michael oher and the real story of the blind side fitdib. Apr 11, 2020 the blind side was deemed as an enjoyable movie, despite some inaccuracies. Sep 27, 2017 the blind side was released in 2009 and was a roaring success as soon as it touched down in the boxoffice. Quinton aaron is best known for his portrayal of michael oher, aka big mike, alongside oscar winner sandra bullock, in the. Dec 20, 2014 leigh ann tuohy is the adopted mother of nfl tackle michael oher, the player whose story inspired the book and movie, the blind side. On tuesdays special edition of 2020 the blind side. Aug 20, 2019 the blind side is actually based on a book the blind side.
The movie based on a book by michael lewis tells the story of michael oher, a black nfl lineman who was adopted by a white southern family when he was a homeless teenager. To michael oher, the true story of his life was very different than how the movie portrayed him. The blind side inspiration michael oher says movie has hurt. The true story behind the blind side with images the. Nov 28, 2009 but a key player in the real life version of the blind side stressed that this is also a story about faith. It centers on messages about inclusion, the benefits of hard work, and the importance of family. Michael oher, the football player who inspired the movie the blind side, tells piers morgan about his birth mother. The blind sidethe true story behind the movie history a2z. If you thought sandra bullock played a fiery southern woman in \u201cthe blind side,\u201d just know that even she didn\u2019t quite match the fire of the real leigh anne tuohys speech at rootstech. Critics generally enjoyed the film, and audiences loved it. Abc is doing a behindthe scenes look at the boxoffice smash the blind side. In 2009, the book was adapted into a film by john lee hancock titled the blind side. Parents need to know that the blind side is a formulaic but uplifting family sports drama based on the true story of football player michael oher.
When oher was introduced to his new family, the blind side makes it seem as though it was an instant success. Jun 19, 2019 michael ohers story is the secondary aspect of the book, while it also profiled the hall of famerenowned football player, lawrence taylor. The blind side true story real leigh anne tuohy, michael oher. The rest is a long story, one that weaves together themes of race, sports, money and education. What are the major differences between the real life. The 2009 based on a true story film the blind side was a massive box office hit, beloved by both critics and the viewing public.
It was the third biggest release of that weekend behind nanny mcphee and the big bang and tim burtons alice in wonderland. Michael oher was just 16 years old when his life changed forever. The blind side story follows the life and career of the famous professional football player, michael oher. At media day ahead of the game, he also spoke out against the blind side, saying, im tired of the movie. His bestselling book based on their story captured the attention of a film producer and the result is the blind side. Unlike the rainy nighttime scene in the movie, the blind side true story reveals that leigh annes encounter with michael on the side of the road really happened on a cold morning during thanksgiving break. The film quickly became the feelgoodmovie of the year and went on to snag multiple oscar and golden globe nominations and awards, with one of the stars of the movie, sandra bullock, taking home an. Its author, michael lewis, focuses on the position of. Jun 17, 2015 at media day ahead of the game, he also spoke out against the blind side, saying, im tired of the movie. Jan 17, 2010 the blind side began as a nonfiction book by michael lewis about the evolution of the left tackle position in football. Michael oher confirms rumors about the blind side buzzfond. Its author, michael lewis, focuses on the position of left tackle while also telling the story of michael oher. The story of oher and the tuohy family was just part of it, but that. As youve seen, it was a major milestone for sandra bullock and quinton aaron alike.
Theres a good reason why the true story behind the blind side was kept hidden until now duration. Dec 21, 2009 after playing just three years for ole miss, michael oher became eligible for the nfl draft. The blind side began as a nonfiction book by michael lewis about the evolution of the left tackle position in football. Jun 18, 2015 the blind side inspiration michael oher says sandra bullock movie wrecked his nfl career. The real mom from the blind side gets called out for. Dec 22, 2009 the network said tuesday that it will air a special edition of 2020 dubbed the blind side. Nov 20, 2009 one of the many turning points in the blind side a movie made up almost entirely of turning points and yet curiously devoid of drama or suspense comes during a memphis high school football game. Here are all the ways the blind side got michael ohers story wrong the movie earned high praise from everyone but michael oher. Today, i am going to blog about the movie the blind side. The film garnered a reputation at both prestigious events like the golden globes and the oscars and at the box office. Jun 18, 2015 the 2009 based on a true story film the blind side was a massive box office hit, beloved by both critics and the viewing public. Sep 04, 2019 the story of michael oher had been told in three different ways, through the book and movie versions of the blind side, and ohers own memoir. Visit for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy. Michael ohers story became the blind side, the book, and then it became a movie.
The blind side was released in 2009 and was a roaring success as soon as it touched down in the boxoffice. The movie stars quinton aaron as michael oher, alongside sandra bullock and tim mcgraw. The sandra bullockstarring film took some creative liberties with its story, one of which irked oher. Michael oher of carolina panthers says hit movie the blind. What are the major differences between the real life history. Michael oher of carolina panthers says hit movie the. One of the many turning points in the blind side a movie made up almost entirely of turning points and yet curiously devoid of drama or suspense comes during a memphis high school football game. Feb 08, 2011 michael oher, the football player who inspired the movie the blind side, tells piers morgan about his birth mother. Beyond the blind side, michael oher rewrites his own story.
Philippe, the son of a french duke, became quadriplegic following a paragliding accident in 1993. As a youngster, oher was neglected, he was left on the streets, and he had never felt. The blind side inspiration michael oher says movie has. Heres the true story behind the upside, based on a. The success of the movie the blind side is wellknown, but its many makingof stories are not. I believe that this movie is a wonderful one to write about its moral lesson, because a rich family, took in a poor african american boy and gave him a home, and more importantly a family. That said, it sometimes feels as if it glosses over many of the challenges that oher and his rescuer socialite leigh anne. Considering how many questions ive gotten from readers about the tuohy house in the blind side, i have a feeling it was the real star of the movie for some of you the blind side was filmed on location in atlanta, georgia, which doubled for memphis, tennessee they shot the exteriors at one house and the interiors in another, both of which were private residences in the upscale. Nov 15, 2009 the real story of the blind side by angela walker sean and leigh anne tuohy and their adoption of baltimore ravens tackle michael oher is the inspiration for warner brothers pictures film the blind side, opening in theaters this friday. The blind side true story real leigh anne tuohy, michael. The real mom from the blind side gets called out for self.
We were to pick a movie, watch it and write about its moral lesson. The real story behind the blind side one of the most beloved films of the 2000s, the blind side, was also a surprise hit. The blind side is actually based on a book the blind side. The tuohys are exceptionally wealthy they own 82 fast food franchises among other businesses and the fil. The blind side surprised hollywood with its success, woman. The book and the film are two very different pieces of work. In the familys first live television interview, the tuohys said the movie the blind side is an accurate representation of ohers story. Blind side nfl player, michael oher finally tells a. Were convinced that faith guided and controlled this whole thing, said leigh anne tuohy, the steelmagnolia matriarch of the rich, white, evangelical family that finally embraced oher as a son, after providing food, shelter and clothing. The movie was nominated for academy awards for both best picture and best actress for bullock. In his new autobiography, he brings a little perspective to. In the united kingdom and ireland, the blind side was released on march 26, 2010. The movie was inspired by a book written by michael lewis, entitled the blind side. Heres the true story behind the upside, based on a french.
At the same time, ohers presence in the touhys lives leads them to some insightful selfdiscoveries of their own. The true story behind the blind side a great movie i must say with quinton aaron, sandra bullock, tim mcgraw and many more this is about the touhy family taking in a homeless boy named michael oher a baltimore ravens football player who grew up with no family his father had been murdered years ago and his mother addicted to crack cocaine she was never around. Deborah roberts will anchor the hour, set to air dec. In his new autobiography, he brings a little perspective to a story that sometimes left him out of the equation. The carolina panthers left tackle says the 2009 movie is the reason he has been cut from two teams in. True behindthescenes facts from the blind side sports. The real facts from behind the scenes of the blind side. Read on to get all of the behind the scenes facts about the film that touched millions of.
Michael oher steamrolls over lifes obstacles the new. And it appears that watching sandra bulock play her on the big. I think the movie did a really nice job of showing how. The real story behind the blindside brian williams did a piece last night about the real story behind the hit movie the blindside last night. The true story behind the blind side michael oher was just 16yearsold when his life changed forever. Blind side nfl player, michael oher finally tells a whole. However, leigh anne and sean tuohy decided to add to that collection, publishing a book called in a heartbeat. The true story behind the movie on a special edition of 2020, tuesday, dec. The blind side depicts the story of michael oher, a homeless africanamerican youngster from a broken home, taken in by the touhys, a welltodo white family who help him fulfill his potential. The blind sidethe true story behind the movie page 9. Michael ohers story is the secondary aspect of the book, while it also profiled the hall of famerenowned football player, lawrence taylor. Leigh ann tuohy is the adopted mother of nfl tackle michael oher, the player whose story inspired the book and movie, the blind side. The blind side surprised hollywood with its success.
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