In 2009, the movie “Big Mike”, directed by John Lee Hancock, debuted on the cinema screens. From the beginning, it was claimed that the story depicted in it was based on the famous football player Michael Oher, who also became the hero of the book “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game” by Michael Lewis. However, it turns out that both of these titles are significantly different from the truth.
He broke out of poverty and became a football star. Now she accuses her adoptive parents of cheating
The life of Michael Oher, who became , was not a bed of roses. He grew up in extreme poverty with his 11 siblings. His father was serving a sentence in prison, and his mother was addicted to drugs, so she was not particularly interested in the fate of the offspring. Children often went hungry, in tattered clothes, neglecting e.g. school duties. Everything changed when the wealthy Tuohy couple appeared in the boy’s way and decided to take care of him and adopt him. At least that was the narrative at the time.
Some time ago, Michael Ohera revealed that what was shown on the screen is fiction. A 14-page lawsuit against his adoptive parents was filed with the court. He accused them of fraud and financial exploitation. The athlete maintains that his story was used unlawfully and he never received any royalties. In addition, he dispelled the belief repeated over the years that he was adopted by the Tuohy family. It turns out that he was only their ward, because the document they signed made them only legal guardians. The couple responded to the allegations by maintaining that Oher had been treated as their own son and always would be. At the same time, they denied that they would get rich on the success of the production.
Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her role in Big Mike. Fans are demanding that she return the statuette
There is no denying that “Big Mike” made a sensation, making a huge impression on both viewers and critics. The production instantly gained popularity, which resulted in prestigious awards. In 2010, the film competed for two Oscars and although it did not receive the statuette for Best Picture, Leigh Anne Touhy, who plays the role of Leigh Anne Touhy, was awarded in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role. In the face of the scandal, however, fans demand that she give up the award, which they appeal to in social media. So far, the star has not commented on the case, but Quinton Aaron, who created the character of the title character, made a comment. – It does not make sense. Sandra Bullock has nothing to do with the real story that is now coming to light – he said in an interview with , emphasizing that fiction should be separated from real life. “She gave a great performance. And it shouldn’t be tarnished by something she had no control over.” Finally, he recommended Internet users not to associate the actors and people responsible for the production of the film with the originals of this story.
Source: Gazeta
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