Unraveling the 'Blind Side': Michael Oher's Allegations and Hollywood's White Savior Complex

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Michael Oher, the subject of the book and movie "The Blind Side," has filed a lawsuit against the Tuohy family, claiming they used and misled him for their own benefit. Oher alleges that he was duped into signing papers that placed him under the Tuohys' control and that they made a deal with 20th Century Fox for the film adaptation without compensating him. The Tuohys have called the lawsuit "ludicrous" and a "shakedown" attempt. The true story behind the Hollywood ending remains unclear, leaving fans to question what really happened.
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- Former Raven Michael Oher alleges that "The Blind Side" was a fractured fairy tale. The Baltimore Banner
- Clarence Page: Will the upending of the 'Blind Side' story help chill Hollywood's 'white savior' complex? Chicago Tribune
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