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Well, this is far from a feel-good story.
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Heres whats going on.
What happens in the movie?
The 2009 hit is based on Michael Lewiss nonfiction book about the evolution of football and Ohers life story.
Sandra Bullock and Leigh Anne Tuohy at theBlind Sidepremiere in New Orleans in 2009
Like, maybe he didnt get an unbiased version of the story?
He is a naturally talented football player but is struggling in school.
She takes him into her home and hires him a tutor, and the whole family embraces him.
Leigh Anne Tuohy speaks with Katie Couric in 2013.
The movie was nominated for best picture and Bullock won an Oscar for her work.
Ive been studyingreally studyingthe game since I was a kid!
That was my main hang-up with the film.
Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in 2011.
What is Oher saying now?
Leigh Anne Tuohy speaks with Katie Couric in 2013.
What have the Tuohys said?
I had to give them the rights to use our name.
Sean explains to Captain Lee that the script arrived in the mail one day.
They have not even received $1 million from the movie, the source claimed.
What have producers said?
Whats the Sandra Bullock backlash?
Some social media commenters have even called for the actor to return the award.
But Quinton Aaron, who portrayed Oher in the movie, has already come to her defense.
She gave a brilliant performance.
And that shouldnt be tarnished for something that had nothing to do with her.
This post will be updated.
