Recently, Sean Tuohy, the man who adopted Michael Oher, was critical of Oher’s legal action against the makers of the movie The Blind Side. Tuohy called the legal action “hurtful” and a “shakedown attempt.”
The Blind Side was a 2009 movie starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron that told the story of Michael Oher’s rise from poverty to NFL stardom. Oher sued the makers of the movie in 2017, claiming that they had used his likeness and story without his permission.
Sean Tuohy, who adopted Oher when he was a teenager, recently spoke out about the lawsuit. He said that he was “hurt” by the lawsuit and that it was a “shakedown attempt.” He added that he felt like Oher was trying to take advantage of the people who had helped him become successful.
Tuohy’s comments have sparked a debate about whether or not Oher’s legal action was justified. Some people argue that Oher has a right to protect his image and that he should be compensated for the use of his likeness. Others argue that the movie was based on a true story and that Oher should not be trying to profit from it.
Regardless of which side of the debate you fall on, it is clear that Tuohy’s comments have stirred up a lot of emotion. It is understandable why Tuohy would be hurt by Oher’s legal action, as he has been a major part of Oher’s life since he was a teenager. However, it is also understandable why Oher would want to protect his image and be compensated for the use of his likeness.
At the end of the day, it is up to Oher to decide whether or not he wants to pursue legal action. But it is clear that Tuohy’s comments have sparked an important conversation about the rights of individuals when it comes to their own images and stories.
