Michael Oher is right about how Sandra Bullock's movie ruined his life: “I started seeing things that I thought were stupid.”

Michael Oher's true story is a far cry from the feel-good story you saw in “The Blind Side.” While the Sandra Bullock-directed film won hearts and awards, it left Oher feeling trapped in a stereotype he never asked for. Imagine watching a blockbuster about your life and realizing that it portrays you as someone you barely recognize! Oher had talked about how the film made him look stupid, and the label stuck.

Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Jae Head in a still from The Blind Side | Warner Bros. Pictures

While the world rejoiced, he had to deal with the consequences of assumptions, misunderstandings, and a narrative that did not do justice to his intelligence or experiences. It turns out that Hollywood's version of his life didn't have a happy ending – just a frustrating shadow that he tried to shake off.

Michael Oher reveals the…