Michael Oher says “The Blind Side” got him wrong

He believes he was misrepresented by the film that made him famous.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 27, 2024 The football player Michael Oher's early life inspired the Oscar-winning film "The Blind Side," which made him and the family that took him in famous. Joshua Rashaad McFadden for The New York Times But he has a different story to tell. → Sign up for The New York Times Magazine newsletter. Get the best of each issue with cover stories, long reads and columns like Talk, Diagnosis and Eat. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018