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Another contract from April 2007 exists that was “purportedly signed by Michael Oher” in which Oher gives away his name, likeness, voice, etc. to the movie studio.
His goal of starting a school – detailed in the book – is still a dream, Oher said.
Source: https://www.rep-am.com/life-arts/books/2023/08/14/blind-side-inspiration-tells-his-own-story/
Oher also alleges the Tuohys had him sign paperwork almost immediately after he moved in as part of the adoption process.
Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/blind-side-sues-conservators/
Quinton Aaron, who played former NFL star Michael Oher, said the film has served ‘a greater purpose than anyone could have hoped for’.
That worked out to almost $5 million per kid and nothing for Oher.
Source: https://therealnews.com/hazing-is-a-scourge-on-sports-that-must-be-eradicated
The couple’s attorneys said the Tuohys and Oher have been estranged for about a decade.
The real-life Oher recently made a number of allegations in a lawsuit against the Tuohy family, claiming that he was exploited for financial gain.
Source: https://screenrant.com/blind-side-michael-oher-lawsuit-quinton-aaron-response/
The Tuohys don’t regard themselves as racist, and Mr. Lewis doesn’t see them that way either, but the book and the film portray Mr. Oher in ways that serve to reinforce racist stereotypes.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/opinion/i-have-a-pretty-good-idea-why-michael-oher-is-angry.html
While Oher didn't dislike the film as much as Patch Adams did his own, the heartwarming and inspirational story nevertheless left him dissatisfied.
Source: https://www.cbr.com/blind-side-michael-ohr-disliked/