Ray
Summary
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
~ The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles.Taylor Hackford
Director
James L. White
Screenplay
StatusReleased: 20 years ago
October 29, 2004
LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
Budget$40.0M
Revenue$124.7M
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