Is 'The Blind Side' starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aron based on a true story?

Blind Side is a 2009 American sports biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock, who also wrote screenplay for film. movie tells story of Michael Oher, who went on to play in National Football League after overcoming an impoverished upbringing. He was helped by his optive parents Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy. He played position of an offensive lineman in team. movie stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, Quinton Aron as Michael Oher and Tim McGraw as Sean Tuohy. 

Is  Blind Side based on a true story?

Blind Side movie is official aptation of vel  Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.  vel is written by Michael Lewis and was published in 2006. vel follows two main storylines, one is focused on evolution of offensive strategy in football and or is focused on offensive lineman Michael Oher and his life. movie is indeed based on a true story as Michael Oher is an actual player in Baltimore Ravens team and book also chronicles his life from an impoverished life to that of a star player. 

A look at critical reception and controversies regarding Blind Side

movie received mixed reviews from critics, but Sandra Bullock's portrayal of Leigh Anne Touhy was praised universally. It led her to win Acemy Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in Motion Picture - Drama, and also a  Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leing Role. movie was a commercial success, earning over $300 Million. It also won Best Sports Movie award at ESPY Awards. 

Blind Side was also involved in some controversies over portrayal of "White Saviour Narrative". re was criticism that movie les to stereo of an African-American bowing to white authority. Michael himself voiced his displeasure at his onscreen portrayal. Despite his initial displeasure, Michael appreciated movie's mess of perseverance. He also extended his gratitude towards his optive family saying that y taught and showed him a lot of things. He set forth example of what happens when someone is t judged and is given a fair chance. 

(Im: A still from ' Blind Side' trailer)