By the author of the bestselling
The young man at the center of this extraordinary and moving story will one day be among the most highly paid athletes in the National Football League. When we first meet him, he is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real na...
It was mentioned as one of Michael Lewis' books that was adapted into a movie, and was used as an example of how Lewis finds interesting angles on ordinary subjects.
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So let's say we'll take The Blind Side for instance. I didn't understand anything.
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Episode: "Michael Lewis"
It was mentioned as one of Michael Lewis' books that was adapted into a movie, and was used as an example of how Lewis finds interesting angles on ordinary subjects.
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So let's say we'll take The Blind Side for instance. I didn't understand anything.
You know, I watched football my whole life. I didn't understand the importance of the left tackle.
Now, of course, people in football would. But you honed in on this idea of the left tackle.
And then you told it through the lens of this young man who was an incredible talent at left tackle.
The book was discussed in relation to its movie adaptation and the author's tendency to have his books turned into films, referencing other works like 'Moneyball' and 'The Big Short'.
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I read the book it was a Disney movie. I did read the black-dog was fine. I read every Michael Lewis
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The book was discussed in relation to its movie adaptation and the author's tendency to have his books turned into films, referencing other works like 'Moneyball' and 'The Big Short'.
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I read the book it was a Disney movie. I did read the black-dog was fine. I read every Michael Lewis
Pro tip for everyone out there just anytime Michael Lewis comes out with a book read it because it will most likely end up being a movie
It was mentioned as a book that inspired the movie of the same name, and discussed the concept of the quarterback's blind side and the left tackle's role in protecting it.
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Hey, a book before a movie. Yeah, the book. Yeah, the book. Sorry. Michael Lewis. Right. Yep.
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It was mentioned as a book that inspired the movie of the same name, and discussed the concept of the quarterback's blind side and the left tackle's role in protecting it.
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Hey, a book before a movie. Yeah, the book. Yeah, the book. Sorry. Michael Lewis. Right. Yep.
The book and movie, based on the life of Michael Oher, were discussed in the context of a legal battle between him and the Tuohy family, who were his legal guardians, with Oher alleging that he was misled and not fairly compensated for the rights to his story.
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The hit book and movie Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her portrayal of Leanne Tui.
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The book and movie, based on the life of Michael Oher, were discussed in the context of a legal battle between him and the Tuohy family, who were his legal guardians, with Oher alleging that he was misled and not fairly compensated for the rights to his story.
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The hit book and movie Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her portrayal of Leanne Tui.
The family that took in Michael Orr and he went on to become a big football star in the NFL.
They're basically in a divorce. They're in a very ugly fight.
He wants something like hundreds of thousands of dollars from them in maybe more, actually, that he says that they receive millions of dollars and he received nothing for the rights to his story.
The Tueys are denying it, Jason saying really none of this is true.
It was mentioned as another wellknown sports book by the same author, noted briefly alongside Moneyball during the same discussion.
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He wrote the Blind Side which is another book that ...
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It was mentioned as another wellknown sports book by the same author, noted briefly alongside Moneyball during the same discussion.
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He wrote the Blind Side which is another book that ...
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They recounted the book's plot about Michael Oher's journey from foster care to NFL stardom and noted its successful film adaptation.
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The macro narrative is he's talking about the growth, the explosive growth and the importance of the left tackle in football... The micro story... is the tale of a guy named Michael Oher who was placed in foster care at age seven... He is someone who, like, shows an aptitude for football.
The podcast discussed the controversy surrounding the book and movie, with allegations that the family depicted exploited the main subject for years, claims the family denies.
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As a reminder, this was a movie starring Sandra Bullock, who won an Oscar for a role about Leanne Toohey, who brought homeless teenager Michael Orr into her family.
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The podcast discussed the controversy surrounding the book and movie, with allegations that the family depicted exploited the main subject for years, claims the family denies.
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As a reminder, this was a movie starring Sandra Bullock, who won an Oscar for a role about Leanne Toohey, who brought homeless teenager Michael Orr into her family.
Orr, now former NFL player, is alleging that Toohey family never actually adopted him, instead put him into a conservatorship and exploited him for years.
The Toohey family's denying those claims, is making a few new claims of their own, even mentioning a shakedown for $15 million.
Michael Lewis seems to be backing, who wrote the book, The Blind Side, very well-known journalist, saying that nobody made money from this movie.
Well, it's a white savior complex. Yeah, exactly. But a lot.
In the episode, Malcolm Gladwell praised the title as a perfect work and said he would have retired after writing it. He highlighted its compelling narrative and insight into the sport's evolution, presenting it as a standout example of sports literature. The overall tone was an enthusiastic endorsement.
The book was brought up when the hosts discussed its award‑winning film adaptation and the feel‑good narrative of a wealthy family helping a disadvantaged youth succeed, noting that the story has recently faced criticism for relying on classic tropes. Jessica Mendoza mentioned that she had read the book before the movie was released. The conversation highlighted both the compelling personal details of Michael Oher’s life and the evolving perspective on the story’s portrayal.
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It was adapted into an award-winning movie and was said to have been a feel-good story about a family helping a disadvantaged youth achieve success, but the narrative has recently been challenged. The book details the life of Michael Oher and his relationship with the Tuohy family.
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I did, though I read the book before that too.
According to the movie and the book it was based on, Orr was adopted when he was a teenager by a wealthy white family, the Tuis.
The Blind Side of the movie was a fantastic hit.
And so at the same moment that he is moving in with this family, is the same moment that he gets identified as one of the top prospects in the entire country for college football.
And so I think it felt good to everybody even if it fell back on some classic tropes.
It was mentioned in contrast to Lewis's book about Sam Bankman-Fried, as it didn't give the main subject the same amount of empathy.
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He noted multiple times here where Lewis, quote, it is impossible to miss the differences in Lewis's treatment of Sam Bankman-Fried, a socially awkward young man afforded an ass empathy by the author,...
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It was mentioned in contrast to Lewis's book about Sam Bankman-Fried, as it didn't give the main subject the same amount of empathy.
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He noted multiple times here where Lewis, quote, it is impossible to miss the differences in Lewis's treatment of Sam Bankman-Fried, a socially awkward young man afforded an ass empathy by the author, and Michael Orr, the socially awkward young man who Lewis treats as, quote, nearly mute spectator in his 2006 book, The Blind Side.
The book was highlighted when Michael Lewis introduced himself on the show, listing it among his notable titles. The panel also noted the film adaptation’s record box‑office performance and described the true story as extraordinary, though they felt the movie itself was a bit cheesy. No strong endorsement was given, making the mention largely casual.
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The panel mentioned the film's boxoffice success, noted it was based on an extraordinary true story, and expressed mixed personal feelings about the movie adaptation.
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And I didn't realize that the blind side has made the most money at the box office of any sports movie in history. But the blind side, I was not a big fan of the blind side. You know, I love me some Sandra Bullock, but I just, I don't know. It felt a little cheesy. I know it's based on the extraordinary story. That's what it says on the movie poster.
Whenever there was a possibility we were going to talk to Michael Orr, we were always cautioned, do not bring up the blind side. He does not want to talk about the blind side.
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The book was listed among Michael Lewis's publications during his introduction.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
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Lewis also referenced his wellknown book "The Blind Side" in the same segment.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
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Michael Lewis was identified as the author of this book.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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The book was listed as one of Michael Lewis's published titles in the introduction.
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Author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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He was introduced as the author of "The Blind Side," confirming it is a published book.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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Michael Lewis listed The Blind Side among his authored books during his introduction.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
It's Michael Lewis author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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The host listed it among Michael Lewis's popular works.
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis, Arthur going infinite money ball the blind side and Liars poker.
Episode: Hour 2 – Primetime Love, Mike Florio
The Blind Side was listed among Michael Lewis's works during the discussion.
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis, Arthur going infinite, money ball, the blind side and Liars poker.
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He mentioned The Blind Side as part of his bibliography, highlighting his role as the author of the bestselling story about football and philanthropy.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker
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Michael Lewis listed The Blind Side among the books he had authored during his appearance.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liar's Poker.
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The host mentioned The Blind Side as part of Michael Lewis's bibliography during his introduction.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis author of Going Infinite Moneyball the blind side and Liars poker
Arthur going infinite money ball the blind side and Liars poker on the latest season of my podcast against the rules
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The host mentioned "The Blind Side" as another title written by Michael Lewis.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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The host mentioned Michael Lewis as the author of The Blind Side when introducing him.
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker.
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Michael Lewis listed this book among his works when greeting listeners.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
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The book was mentioned alongside other Michael Lewis titles as part of the host's discussion of influential sports literature.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, Arthur going infinite, money ball, the blind side and liars poker.
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Michael Lewis said he authored The Blind Side.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Michael Lewis listed The Blind Side among his published works while speaking on the show.
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Author of going infinite, money ball, the blind side and liars poker.
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The host introduced Michael Lewis and noted that he is the author of The Blind Side.
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hey there it's michael lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker
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The hosts repeatedly referred to the film adaptation of The Blind Side while discussing the Michael Oher story, noting that the movie portrayed a feelgood narrative that may have embellished the true events.
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I love that movie. Back then, when Sandra Bullock was winning awards for this and we were all like, oh, blindside, what a great movie.
You need to remember, based on means they're taking creative liberties to make it a better story. It's a movie.
The initial report was that they totally manipulated and duped Michael Orr where he thought he was signing adoption papers... they bamboozled him, they didn't adopt him. The movie made him look like a victim.
Blindside star Quentin Aaron. Now, Quentin Aaron's the guy that played Michael Orr in the movie.
Blindside. Get this. That's ludicrous. The guy that played it. Take away Johnny Mendel Heidman. He was the one selling autographs the whole time.
The hosts noted that the book diverged from the film by concentrating on left tackles and college recruiting at Ole Miss rather than the Hollywood storyline. One of them mentioned reading it when it first came out and found the focus interesting.
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They explained that the book differed from the movie, focusing on left tackles and college recruiting rather than the Hollywood storyline.
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It was interesting because I read that book when it came out. And the book is not like the movie. The book is about left tackles and college football recruiting at OleMiss, not the Hollywood storyline.
Michael Oher, the real-life subject of the book and movie, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents; he alleged that he didn't receive any money from the movie, which earned over \$300 million, while the Tooheys and their children received \$225,000 plus 2.5% of the film's net proceeds.
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Michael Oher, the real life subject of the book and movie The Blind Side, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents.
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Michael Oher, the real-life subject of the book and movie, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents; he alleged that he didn't receive any money from the movie, which earned over \$300 million, while the Tooheys and their children received \$225,000 plus 2.5% of the film's net proceeds.
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Michael Oher, the real life subject of the book and movie The Blind Side, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents.
For those who might not remember, the film follows Oher as he is adopted out of poverty by the Tooheys, a wealthy white family, and takes his football career to the NFL.
Oher said that he didn't make any money from the movie based on his life, which earned more than $300 million.
But he alleges that the Tooheys and their two children were paid $225,000 plus 2.5% of the film's defined net proceeds.
In response to the petition, the Tooheys claimed that they made less than $15,000 from the movie and that they were quote, insulted by the allegations, which is so far beside the point that like, I, what?
The book was repeatedly referenced when Michael Lewis introduced his own podcast, "Against the Rules," across several episodes. He listed it alongside his other works such as "Moneyball" and "Going Infinite" while outlining the upcoming season on sports betting. The mentions were brief and served mainly to establish his credentials rather than to discuss the book's content.
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Michael Lewis's book "The Blind Side" was briefly mentioned in the introduction to his podcast, "Against the Rules."
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liar's Poker.
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Michael Lewis, the author, was introduced at the start of a podcast segment. He briefly mentioned his book, 'The Blind Side', amongst others, while discussing his podcast, 'Against the Rules'.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liar's Poker.
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The podcast host mentioned this book among his other publications when introducing his podcast, "Against the Rules."
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Hey there it's Michael Lewis, Arthur of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
Hey there it's Michael Lewis author of going infinite moneyball the blind side and liars poker
on every season of my podcast against the rules i take a broad look at various characters in american life the referee the coach the expert my next season is all about fans and with the rise of sports betting is doing to them to the teams and even to my family i'm heading to los vegas and new jersey and beyond to understand america's newest form of legalized gambling
on every season of my podcast against the rules i take a broad look at various characters in american life the referee the coach the expert my next season's all about fans and with the rise of sports betting is doing to them to the teams and even to my family i'm heading to los vegas and new jersey and beyond to understand america's newest form of legalized gambling
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Michael Lewis' podcast introduction included this book alongside 'Going Infinite', 'Moneyball', and 'Liar's Poker'.
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hey there it's michael lewis author of going infinite money ball the blind side and liars poker
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One of Michael Lewis' books, along with others, was mentioned during the introduction to his podcast, "Against the Rules."
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side, and Liars Poker.
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Michael Lewis, the author of "The Blind Side," among other books, discussed his podcast, "Against the Rules," which explores the changes in American sports fandom due to the rise of sports betting.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
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Michael Lewis, author of "The Blind Side," among other books, promoted his podcast, "Against the Rules." The next season will cover the topic of sports betting and its consequences.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, author of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
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One of Michael Lewis's books, mentioned in his podcast introduction.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, Arthur of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
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One of Michael Lewis's books, mentioned alongside Going Infinite, Moneyball and Liars Poker.
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Hey there, it's Michael Lewis, Arthur of Going Infinite, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Liars Poker.
It is a book and movie about an African-American football player adopted by a white family in the South; the family raised him to college, and he became a pro football player. A later dispute arose between the player and the family, with accusations of exploitation.
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the blind side, you may remember that, it was a movie and it was a book where there was an African-American football player adopted by a white family in the South and the family raised the boy into co...
— Episode: The O'Reilly Update, August 28, 2023
Episode: The O'Reilly Update, August 28, 2023
It is a book and movie about an African-American football player adopted by a white family in the South; the family raised him to college, and he became a pro football player. A later dispute arose between the player and the family, with accusations of exploitation.
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the blind side, you may remember that, it was a movie and it was a book where there was an African-American football player adopted by a white family in the South and the family raised the boy into college and he became a pro football player and it was a heartwarming story and all that.
Episode: O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, August 28, 2023
It was mentioned as a movie and book about an African-American football player adopted by a white family in the South, who raised him to become a pro football player; later, there was a dispute about whether the player was exploited by the family.
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It was a movie and it was a book where there was an African-American football player adopted by a white family in the South and the family raised the boy into college and he became a pro football player and it was a heartwarming story and all that.
And now it turns around and Michael Orr, the football player says he was exploited by the family and the family says that's a lot of baloney that we did everything we could to make this boy's life better and all of that.
The real-life inspiration for the book and movie, Michael Oher, alleged that he was misled about the nature of his legal documents and did not receive fair compensation for the profits from the movie.
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Just to remind you guys of what this movie was. It was, I think it was first a book and then the book was sold to be a movie. And it was this rich couple name, the, um, what were their names? The Tui...
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The real-life inspiration for the book and movie, Michael Oher, alleged that he was misled about the nature of his legal documents and did not receive fair compensation for the profits from the movie.
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Just to remind you guys of what this movie was. It was, I think it was first a book and then the book was sold to be a movie. And it was this rich couple name, the, um, what were their names? The Tui family. And they had a daughter and a son. You remember the movie, they had a daughter and a son and they like lived in Texas or something, or I can't remember where, but they were Southern.
He is now coming forward and saying, um, that he signed these papers after he turned 18 and he thought they were adoption papers because in the movie they're like, you're part of the family. We want to adopt you. In fact, they, it was actually conservatorship just like Brittany, um, papers. And they said, but they said sign this cause you're over 18.
They said no, each kid in our family, Kim included got a hundred thousand. We each got a hundred thousand dollars for giving our life stories. For giving our life story to the movie that we never received any more movie. The two, we never received the two is are saying any more money from that movie either.
He didn't like the way he was portrayed. He was always playing football. He didn't like that he was portrayed like you didn't know how to read or write because he did at that time, you know, he did have a tough childhood and a broken home type of a situation, but that he didn't appreciate.
I do feel that, yeah, there was probably an element of, you know, Oh well, you know, I didn't ask to be portrayed like this, like, you know, amazing mother. I just told him my story and then they wrote it and then Hollywood knew what would make the story more compelling.
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