The Untold True Story Behind the Blockbuster Film “The Blind Side”

The 2009 film “The Blind Side” told the story of Michael Oher, a homeless black teen who was adopted by a white family that helped him deal with his learning difficulties and pushed him towards American football stardom.

And the film didn’t just tell an incredible story, it was based on the true story of Oher’s rise to fame as an NFL player for teams like the Baltimore Ravens.

The film was a hit and many of its stars like Sandra Bullock and Kathy Bates were praised for their performances, but the real-life Michael Oher wasn’t thrilled with the way his life story was portrayed on screen.

There were several details of Oher’s real life story that were left out of the big screen production, and a few other details got skewed during the writing and filming process.

The Movie Was Praised by Hollywood

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated the movie, “The Blind Side,” for Best Film in 2009 thanks, in part, to its incredible cast.

From Sandra Bullock, to Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Nick Saban, and of course, Quinton Aaron, who played Michael Oher, every actor in the film helped tell the story of an unlikely meeting that became a family bond.

Although it didn’t win the coveted award, the film has been remembered by audiences for years because of its true to life story and incredible heart.

The Film Was a Box Office Hit

The screenplay was written by John Lee Hancock, who based the movie off of the book, “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.” The book was written by Michael Lewis, who knew Oher personally from their time at school together.

The film’s budget was only $29 million, but it was such a hit that the studio earned $309.2 million at the box office. But there was one person who wasn’t exactly happy with the film.

The Real Michael Oher Wasn’t Happy

“The Blind Side” didn’t impress NFL player Michael Oher, who was the real man behind the character in the film. It’s not that he had anything against actor Quinton Aaron, who played him in the movie.

He simply felt that the film didn’t represent him and his personal life in the best way possible. And there were many facets of his unique story that were left out entirely, or changed to make the film more entertaining.

Aaron Didn’t Portray the Real Big Mike

Aaron played Oher, aka “Big Mike,” as someone who was really reserved and at times a bit uptight. He also didn’t smile much throughout the film.

But Oher claims that he is the total opposite of that portrayal, and he wants fans of the movie to know that they can’t always believe what they see on the big screen. To do so, he’s always sharing his true personality with his fans and friends online.