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'Blind Side' subject Oher alleges Tuohys made millions off lie (www.espn.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world to c/nfl@lemmy.world

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Retired NFL star Michael Oher, whose supposed adoption out of grinding poverty by a wealthy, white family was immortalized in the 2009 movie "The Blind Side," petitioned a Tennessee court Monday with allegations that a central element of the story was a lie concocted by the family to enrich itself at his expense.

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[–] DonCronkhonker@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wow. If all of that is true, that's pretty scummy. I don't understand how people can take advantage of someone like that.

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well they wrote a story where they made him into a helpless, socially stunted imbecile and that they were responsible for every single accomplishment of his. None of this story is surprising, assuming it's true.

[–] Clent@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The movie is a gross portrayal of several negative stereotypes surrounds black Americans.

Other than white guilt I do not see where the nominations or love for this story could come otherwise originate.

[–] DigitalTraveler42@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

The story screamed "white savior" complex, they just say an opportunity to capitalize on Oher's future while making themselves into fraudulent "heroes".

[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 year ago

Wow yeah complete scum. They essentially conned this kid and the rest of the world. WOW. this is the lowest of slimes.