Oher was an unhoused teenage boy who was later taken in by a family named the Tuohys.

Now,Oher is better known for eventually becoming an NFL football player.

The Tuohys story was initially documented in the bookThe Blind Side: Evolution of a Gameby Michael Lewis.

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As the years have passed sinceThe Blind Sides release, however, the films legacy has vastly changed.

Burnhams inclusion of this line in Comedy showcased how this idea aboutThe Blind Sidewas made more mainstream.

The film, directed by John Lee Hancock, is based on the real-life story of Oher’s journey.

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The Blind Side is a biographical sports drama film that follows the life of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American teenager who is adopted by a wealthy white family. Under the guidance of his adoptive mother, played by Sandra Bullock, Oher overcomes personal and academic challenges to become a successful college football player. The film, directed by John Lee Hancock, is based on the real-life story of Oher’s journey.

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